Sous Chef

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life-insur

401(k) with generous match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems, Inc. is seeking an energetic and optimistic Sous Chef for a full-time role at Tiffin University in Tiffin, OH. The selected candidate will lead kitchen operations, prepare meals to spec, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree (preferred), 2+ years in a lead kitchen role, and experience in high-volume catering. Competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities are offered within a family-oriented team.

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 meeting 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 workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Client relationship building

Adaptability

Fast-paced environments

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef. This is a full-time position at Tiffin University in Tiffin, OH.

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