Avi Foodsystems - Mayfield, KY
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Mayfield, KY
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
About the position
The Sous Chef at AVI Foodsystems is responsible for leading kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, and maintaining kitchen standards. This full-time position offers a structured schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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 client's 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
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Immense training and growth opportunities
