Lead Sous Chef | 1st Shift, Fast-Paced Catering & Growth

AVI Foodsystems; Russells Point (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Sous Chef to lead a 1st shift kitchen. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems delivers high‑quality, fresh ingredients and exceptional service.

You will open, operate, and close the kitchen while supervising staff and maintaining sanitation standards. The role emphasizes relationship-building with clients, adaptability to fast-paced, high-volume catering, and opportunities for growth within a family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred.
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding to clients’ needs.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Sous Chef to lead a 1st shift kitchen. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems delivers high‑quality, fresh ingredients and exceptional service.

You will open, operate, and close the kitchen while supervising staff and maintaining sanitation standards. The role emphasizes relationship-building with clients, adaptability to fast-paced, high-volume catering, and opportunities for growth within a family‑oriented culture.