Full-Time College Cafeteria Cook – Growth & Benefits

AVI Foodsystems; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems at Hiram College in Hiram, OH is seeking an energetic Cook for a full-time shift from 11am to 8pm. This role supports dining services on campus and follows the college schedule with holidays off.

The cook will prepare ingredients, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with a team to deliver appealing meals. Experience, food safety knowledge, and a strong work ethic are valued, with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience, including food preparation.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare ingredients and follow recipes.
• Strong presentation and plating skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment.
• Energetic and collaborative team player.

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 familiarity

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Job description

AVI Foodsystems at Hiram College in Hiram, OH is seeking an energetic Cook for a full-time shift from 11am to 8pm. This role supports dining services on campus and follows the college schedule with holidays off.

The cook will prepare ingredients, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with a team to deliver appealing meals. Experience, food safety knowledge, and a strong work ethic are valued, with opportunities for training and growth.