Job Description
Job Description
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH . This is a Full-Time position.
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 :
- Please customers by providing a pleasant dining experience
- Assemble, combine, and cook ingredients
- Maintain a sanitary kitchen
- 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 and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients
- Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
- Stores leftovers according to established standards
- Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team
- Prepares breakfast, lunch, and / or dinner using a flat top grill
- Preparation of other food items directed by management
- Ensures and maintains proper sanitation of the kitchen
- Uses proper portioning
- Answers customer questions accurately on menu items
- Assists in restocking and clean-up of the kitchen at the end of the service period
- Other duties as required and assigned
Requirements :
2 or more years of cooking experience to include food preparationStrong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practicesExceptional food presentation skillsFamiliarity with general kitchen equipment and appliancesStrong work ethic and high energy levelAble to speak, read and write English.Able to perform basic mathAble to follow verbal and written instructionsMust be customer-oriented, organized and detail-orientedAble to occasionally lift / transport 50 poundsAble to frequently lift / transport between 1- 30 poundsAble to move around the kitchen in a safe mannerAble to gather ingredients and equipment to prepare food for cookingUnderstands food safety and sanitationAbility to maintain a high standard of personal hygieneWorking catered events – There are yearly reoccurring events that require everyone to work (all hands on deck). Positions fluctuate and you will be serving or assisting in the kitchen as needed.Working in the dish room as needed.Assisting other stations as needed.Working any, and all positions as needed during the summer months if you are a non-academic (year-round) team member.Benefits :
A family culture and atmosphereCompetitive compensationHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members401(k) with generous company matchPaid vacations and holidaysImmense training and growth opportunitiesWe conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE