Executive Chef (Lake Erie College)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Executive Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves supervising food preparation, managing staff schedules, and ensuring the highest culinary standards. With a focus on innovation and quality, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional dishes while fostering a supportive team culture. The company values its employees, offering competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen as an Executive Chef.
• Ability to create a talented staff for consistency in food and service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and ensure culinary standards are met.
• Hire and train team members to maintain high-quality service.
• Manage inventory and order supplies according to vendor policies.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Culinary certification

Ordering and monitoring supplies

Creativity in dish production

Excellent communication skills

Passion for safety and sanitation

High level of customer service

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role 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:

• Supervise the kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and other team members, overseeing that all the food items are prepared as determined by our culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Hire, orientate 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
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• 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

• 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
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• 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

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing.
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