Sous Chef

AVI Foodsystems; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems seeks an energetic Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role emphasizes culinary leadership, client liaison, and maintaining top quality and sanitation across all shifts.

The position offers a flexible schedule and paid holidays, with opportunities for intense training and growth within a family-oriented company culture. AVI Foodsystems has a long track record of service and quality since 1960.

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 the client’s 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 meet specifications in a timely manner
• Measure kitchen ingredients and portions accurately
• Ensure staff adhere to standards, procedures and sanitation
• Operate kitchen knives and equipment safely
• Manage kitchen inventory and quality supplies
• Maintain proper food temperatures and storage
• Keep workstation and equipment clean and sanitized
• Open/close kitchen and handle duties as directed by Executive Chef

Skills

Culinary leadership

High volume catering

Client relationship

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef. This position offers a flexible schedule and paid holidays.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & 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

Requirements:

• 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 the client’s 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

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE