Full-Time Cook – School Dining & Growth Opportunities

AVI Foodsystems; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Full-time Cook at Gilmour Academy Gates Mills, OH. This year-round, dayshift role follows the school calendar and offers growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

The candidate should have 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food preparation and presentation skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Exceptional food presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• High energy, reliability, and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook, and plate ingredients according to recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and proper food handling.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Place and expedite orders to ensure timely service.
• Prepare ingredients through slicing, dicing, chopping, and mixing.
• Cook hot meals—grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, broiling; assemble cold items.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures consistently.
• Date, label, and rotate stock; store leftovers properly.
• Collaborate with the team on daily, holiday, and themed menus.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation techniques

Food presentation

Kitchen sanitation and safety

Strong work ethic

Family culture

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Full-time Cook at Gilmour Academy Gates Mills, OH. This year-round, dayshift role follows the school calendar and offers growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

The candidate should have 2+ years of cooking experience, strong food preparation and presentation skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced kitchen.