Lead Cook

AVI Foodsystems; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth.机会

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Lead Cook for a full-time role, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Miamisburg, Ohio. Lead with a hands-on style, mentor the culinary team, and manage labor and food costs while delivering quality service to clients.

Join a family culture with extensive growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. This role demands strong communication and leadership abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a culinary/professional kitchen.
• Hands-on management style with ability to mentor staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing labor and food costs in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team.
• Conduct staffing, interviewing, training, and performance reviews.
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters.
• Maintain inventory levels of food and non-food items per guidelines.
• Interact professionally with clients, executives, and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Budget management

Communication skills

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately fill the role of Lead Cook, Full-time. This position works Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentor, lead, and develop the food service team
• Conduct employment activities to include staffing, interviewing, training, and conducting performance reviews
• Manage the budget and ensure adherence to financial parameters
• Ensure that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with client and company guidelines
• Interact professionally and effectively with all levels of individuals, ranging from client contacts and company executives, to hourly team members
• Provide prompt, accurate and professional responses, guidance and information to clients and company management as needed or requested

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of demonstrated success leading a team of culinary professionals
• A training-oriented, "hands on" management style with the desire to mentor others
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of labor costs, food costs and other related factors
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Capacity to thrive and re-prioritize work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
• Personal characteristics that include: high levels of confidence and resilience, self-motivation, flexibility, superior work ethic, integrity and a positive attitude
• 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

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE