Day-Shift Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen in School District

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Sous Chef for a full-time day shift in University Heights, serving Cleveland Heights University Heights City School District. Typical hours are 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays and following the school schedule.

Free meal provided while on duty. The role emphasizes leadership in a high-volume, food-service environment with strong focus on quality, hygiene, and team development.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred.
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding to the client’s needs.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions.
• Comfortable dealing with fast-paced environments.
• A family culture and atmosphere.
• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full‑time team members.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Immense training and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions.
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, rules and sanitation requirements.
• Use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation.
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Ensure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward.
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Relationship building

Adaptability

Fast-paced environments

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic Sous Chef for a full-time day shift in University Heights, serving Cleveland Heights University Heights City School District. Typical hours are 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays and following the school schedule.

Free meal provided while on duty. The role emphasizes leadership in a high-volume, food-service environment with strong focus on quality, hygiene, and team development.