Sous Chef, (Malone University)

AVI Foodsystems; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid vacations

Holidays

Training & growth

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Sous Chef for a full-time role in the United States. You will prepare meals, manage kitchen operations, and help lead a busy culinary team to meet high standards.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or equivalent and at least two years in a lead role, with experience in high-volume catering and a focus on safety, training, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Two or more years in a culinary lead role.
• Experience in a high-volume catering environment preferred.
• Ability to build relationships by listening and responding to clients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to meet specifications in a timely manner.
• Properly measure ingredients and portions.
• Ensure standards, procedures, and sanitation requirements are followed.
• Use kitchen knives and equipment in food preparation.
• Manage kitchen inventory and freshness of supplies.
• Monitor temperatures and proper storage after cooking.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Take charge of opening/closing and other duties as directed by Executive Chef.

Skills

Lead kitchen experience

Client relations

Adaptable

Fast-paced environment

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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

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 clients needs
• Adaptable to changing business conditions
• Comfortable dealing with fast paced environments

Benefits

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health dental vision and life insurance for full time team members
• 401k with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

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