Sous Chef

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations in a full-time role. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturday duties and includes paid holidays.

As a culinary leader, you will prepare meals to specification, manage inventory, ensure sanitation, and mentor kitchen staff to uphold high standards in a fast-paced environment. AVI offers a family culture and comprehensive benefits for full-time teammates.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to specifications in a timely manner.
• Measure kitchen ingredients and portions.
• Ensure staff adhere to standards and sanitation requirements.
• Use knives and equipment like grills, ovens, steamers and warmers.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure freshness.
• Maintain proper temperatures and safe storage of food.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Open/close duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume catering

Client listening

Adaptable

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef, Full-time. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday. Includes 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

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• 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