Morning Cook (Converse University)

AVI Foodsystems; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic Cook at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC to join our campus dining team in a full-time role. You will prepare meals, follow recipes, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen while delivering a pleasant dining experience for students and staff.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation practices, strong presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate on menus with a high-energy team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience including food prep.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Familiar with general kitchen equipment.
• Energetic and hardworking team player.

Responsibilities

• Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.
• Assemble, cook and finish ingredients according to recipes.
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and uphold safety standards.
• Attend to detail and presentation of each order.
• Prepare ingredients and complete hot and cold meal preparation.
• Contribute to daily and holiday menus with the team.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation techniques

Food presentation

Kitchen equipment

Work ethic

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at Converse University in Spartanburg, SC. This is a full-time position.

Duties & 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
• Must have kitchen experience

Requirements

• 2 or more years of cooking experience to include food preparation
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
• Exceptional food presentation skills
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
• Strong work ethic and high energy level

Benefits

• 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