Culinary Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen & Plating Pro

AVI Foodsystems; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Drug testing

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook for a full-time role at PennWest Clarion University Ghost Kitchen in Clarion, PA. The schedule runs Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The team prepares fresh ingredients, adheres to safety standards, and delivers quality dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food-prep skills, and a high-energy approach to daily kitchen tasks. Join a team that values growth, training, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of cooking methods, food safety and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Strong work ethic and high energy level.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, combine and cook ingredients.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Attend to the detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping and mixing ingredients.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying and broiling; assemble and refrigerate cold ingredients.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation and safety procedures.
• Maintain dating, labeling and rotation of all food items.
• Store leftovers according to established standards.
• Contribute to daily holiday and theme menus in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Food preparation techniques

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment knowledge

High energy

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook for a full-time role at PennWest Clarion University Ghost Kitchen in Clarion, PA. The schedule runs Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The team prepares fresh ingredients, adheres to safety standards, and delivers quality dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food-prep skills, and a high-energy approach to daily kitchen tasks. Join a team that values growth, training, and comprehensive benefits.