Sous Chef

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth机会

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a Sous Chef in Vance, AL to lead kitchen operations with energy and optimism. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, supporting high standards of food quality and sanitation.

You will mentor kitchen staff, manage inventory, and ensure timely meal preparation while maintaining a family culture and excellent client service. Competitive compensation and robust benefits accompany this opportunity.

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.
• Measure ingredients and portions accurately.
• Ensure staff follow standards, procedures, and sanitation.
• Use kitchen knives and equipment for food preparation.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure fresh supplies.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and safe storage.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean and organized.
• Oversee opening, closing and other duties for the Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Fast-paced environments

Client relations

Education

Culinary degree

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 in Vance, AL. Schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

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

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