Sous Chef, Full-Time (Lake Erie College)

AVI Foodsystems, Inc; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is looking for a Sous Chef at Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH. The role involves preparing meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree and experience in a high-volume catering environment, along with strong adaptability and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth opportunities

Family culture and atmosphere

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high volume catering environment preferred.
• Comfortable dealing with fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Manage the kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and of high quality.
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized.

Skills

Culinary skills

Adaptability

Client relationship management

Fast-paced environment management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Sous Chef at Lake Erie College in Painesville, 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

• 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

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing.
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