Sous Chef, Full-time

AVI Foodsystems; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join AVI Foodsystems as a Full-time Sous Chef in Erlanger, KY. You will prepare meals, manage kitchen staff, and maintain food quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a culinary degree and relevant experience, thriving in a fast-paced catering environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Ensure kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, rules and sanitation requirements.
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Degree

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AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef, Full-time.

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
  
  

Job 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
  
  

Benefits:

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
  
  

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type Full-Time

Location Erlanger, KY (Onsite)

Job Type Hospitality - Hotel, Restaurant - Food Service, Customer Service

Experience Not Specified

Date Posted 06/26/2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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