Energetic Cook — Creative Kitchen & Growth Opportunities

AVI Foodsystems; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance for full-time team

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook to join our kitchen team. The role involves preparing ingredients, assembling dishes, and delivering a pleasant dining experience to customers. You will maintain sanitation, follow recipes, and contribute to daily and special menus with the team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a high-energy work style. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and a passion for quality presentation are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of cooking experience to include food preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and 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 ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Stores leftovers according to established standards.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Energy and teamwork

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Cook to join our kitchen team. The role involves preparing ingredients, assembling dishes, and delivering a pleasant dining experience to customers. You will maintain sanitation, follow recipes, and contribute to daily and special menus with the team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a high-energy work style. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and a passion for quality presentation are essential.