Daytime Sous Chef - School Kitchen Leader

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; University Heights (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for the Cleveland Heights University Heights City School District. This full-time, dayshift role runs roughly 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays and aligns with the school calendar. A free meal during shifts is provided.

The candidate will lead kitchen operations, prepare meals to specifications, and ensure high standards of sanitation, portion control, and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.

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

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for the Cleveland Heights University Heights City School District. This full-time, dayshift role runs roughly 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday, with no weekends or holidays and aligns with the school calendar. A free meal during shifts is provided.

The candidate will lead kitchen operations, prepare meals to specifications, and ensure high standards of sanitation, portion control, and inventory management in a fast-paced environment.