Full-Time Cook: Energetic Kitchen Pro with Growth Benefits

AVI Foodsystems, Inc.; Upland (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking a cook to join our Taylor University dining team in Upland, IN. This full-time role focuses on delivering a pleasant dining experience through high-quality meal preparation and presentation.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced campus kitchen. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience including food prep
• Knowledge of cooking methods and sanitation
• Strong presentation skills
• Familiarity with common kitchen equipment
• Ability to work with energy and efficiency

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 expertise

Food safety

Presentation skills

Kitchen equipment

Energy & work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking a cook to join our Taylor University dining team in Upland, IN. This full-time role focuses on delivering a pleasant dining experience through high-quality meal preparation and presentation.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced campus kitchen. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a supportive, family-oriented environment.