Energetic Cook — Fresh Food, Presentation, Growth

AVI Foodsystems; Woodburn (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook to join our team and deliver an energetic, high-quality dining experience. You will prepare a variety of hot and cold dishes, ensure sanitary kitchen practices, and contribute to daily and seasonal menus in collaboration with teammates.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of cooking experience, strong food preparation skills, and an eye for presentation. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and a positive team culture within a family-like environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience; includes 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.
• High energy and strong work ethic; able to thrive in a busy kitchen.

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 experience

Food safety

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Strong work ethic

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Cook to join our team and deliver an energetic, high-quality dining experience. You will prepare a variety of hot and cold dishes, ensure sanitary kitchen practices, and contribute to daily and seasonal menus in collaboration with teammates.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of cooking experience, strong food preparation skills, and an eye for presentation. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and a positive team culture within a family-like environment.