Executive Sous Chef (Youngstown State University - Christman Dining Hall)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic and optimistic Executive Sous Chef for Youngstown State University at Christman Dining Hall in Youngstown, OH.

This leadership role requires a hands-on culinary leader capable of guiding a busy team and delivering high-quality meals. You will collaborate with the executive chef on menu planning, manage inventories and budgets, ensure safety and sanitation, and uphold AVI's standards in a fast-paced dining operation.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree/certification preferred.
• 2–4 years in culinary management or lead role preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume catering environment preferred.
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies.
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions.
• Passionate about safety and sanitation.
• Professional appearance.
• Comfortable dealing with fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and portions to specifications in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the executive chef on core menu and daily specials.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff; ensure standards are met.
• Manage kitchen budget and control food costs and labor expenses.
• Ensure adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
• Open, close and manage kitchen duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

High-volume catering

Education

Culinary degree/certification

Job description

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and a team player, we are looking for you. AVI Foodsystems has a variety of positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure settings and at our Headquarters Service and Operations Centers. AVI offers full- and part-time employment with a great family culture, friendly faces and an enjoyable work environment. We are proud of our team members and appreciate the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day.

Joining our team encompasses competitive salaries; health, life, dental and vision insurance for full-time positions; paid vacation and holidays; comprehensive training; a generous 401(k) program; growth opportunities; and a family culture and atmosphere.

DINING

Our dining centers are filled with culinary passion. Our dining team members may include cashier, chef, cook, food preparation, management and many other positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure locations.

MICRO MARKET/VENDING

The number one job of micro market and vending team members is to provide the best hospitality service to each customer they encounter. Some of the opportunities available are customer service attendant, delivery driver, management, technician, warehouse team member and many other positions.

HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Headquarters Operations includes our Culinary Support Center, producing nearly 100,000 fresh food items daily; our Fleet Maintenance Center, servicing over 1,400 company vehicles; and our Equipment Technology Center, supporting thousands of kiosks and vending machines. Career opportunities range from food prep and management to mechanics, technicians, warehouse, and more.

HEADQUARTERS SERVICE CENTER

Our Headquarters Service Center serves as the main support for all AVI operations throughout the United States. Departments include accounting, administration, finance, human resources, marketing, procurement, risk management, training and development, wellness and much more.

Executive Sous Chef (Youngstown State University - Christman Dining Hall)

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Executive Sous Chef at Youngstown State University. This position is located in Youngstown, OH.

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:

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner
• Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Collaborate with the executive chef to plan the core menu and any daily specials based on customer feedback, food inventory, and staff capabilities
• Assist with food preparation and design, and ensure that all food meets taste and design standards
• Train and supervise kitchen staff and checks their work to ensure it meets standards
• Control the kitchen budget and manage food costs and labor expenses to ensure the kitchen is profitable
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, rules and sanitation requirements
• Use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Assists in control of the kitchen budget and management of food costs and labor expenses
• Ensure proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef
• Pursue and complete directives with limited supervision

Requirements:

• Culinary degree/certification preferred
• 2 – 4 years of experience in a culinary management/ supervisory/ lead role position is preferred
• Experience in a high-volume catering environment preferred
• Experience ordering and monitoring supplies
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding
• Adaptable to changing business conditions
• Passionate about safety and sanitation
• Professional appearance
• Comfortable dealing with fast-paced environments
• 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