Cook (PennWest California)

AVI Foodsystems, founded in 1960, is one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. We provide comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service, and total value.

About the role

We are looking for an energetic and optimistic full-time Cook to join our team at PennWest University Gold Rush Dining Hall in California, PA. Shifts vary and include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a pleasant dining experience
• Assemble, combine, and cook ingredients
• Maintain a sanitary kitchen and adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Attend to the detail and presentation of each order
• Place and expedite orders
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients
• Assemble and refrigerate cold ingredients
• Maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
• Store leftovers according to established standards
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team

Requirements

• 2 or more years of cooking experience, including food preparation
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
• Exceptional food presentation skills
• Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
• Strong work ethic and high energy level

Benefits

• 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.