Executive Chef

AVI Foodsystems; Amelia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacations

Holidays

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems in Amelia, OH, is seeking an energetic Executive Chef to lead a busy kitchen, create innovative menus, set culinary standards, and oversee all production.

You will hire and train staff, manage production schedules, control food and labor costs, ensure safety and sanitation, and collaborate with vendors to obtain quality ingredients.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Creativity and passion to produce innovative dishes.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Create unique and innovative menus.
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Oversee all production of food.
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure high quality.
• Create and manage production team member schedules.
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment per vendor policies.
• Conduct regular inventory of food and non-food items.
• Establish controls to minimize waste and theft.
• Plan and supervise events.
• Resolve food preparation issues by taking action to correct problems.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team training

Food safety

Creativity

Customer service

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the position of Executive Chef.

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:

• Create unique and innovative menus
• Develop and implement culinary standards, guidelines and procedures
• Oversee all production of food
• Hire, orient and train team members to ensure that the highest standards of quality are met
• Create and manage production team member schedules
• Order food, kitchen supplies and equipment in accordance with company vendor policies
• Conduct regular physical inventory of food and non-food items
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
• Project annual food and labor costs and monitor actual financial results
• Plan and supervise special events
• Handle any food preparation issues (i.e. food shortages, excesses, outdated products, poor quality) by taking action to correct problems

Requirements:

• Executive Chef experience managing a busy kitchen
• Culinary certification preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Creativity and passion to help our team produce innovative dishes
• A passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Professional appearance
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• 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