Food Service Director/Chef (St. Edwards High School)

If you are hard-working, detail-oriented and a team player, we are looking for you. AVI Foodsystems has a variety of positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure settings and at our Headquarters Service and Operations Centers. AVI offers full- and part-time employment with a great family culture, friendly faces and an enjoyable work environment. We are proud of our team members and appreciate the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day. Joining our team encompasses competitive salaries; health, life, dental and vision insurance for full-time positions; paid vacation and holidays; comprehensive training; a generous 401(k) program; growth opportunities; and a family culture and atmosphere.

DINING

Our dining centers are filled with culinary passion. Our dining team members may include cashier, chef, cook, food preparation, management and many other positions in business, education, healthcare and leisure locations.

MICRO MARKET/VENDING

The number one job of micro market and vending team members is to provide the best hospitality service to each customer they encounter. Some of the opportunities available are customer service attendant, delivery driver, management, technician, warehouse team member and many other positions.

HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Headquarters Operations includes our Culinary Support Center, producing nearly 100,000 fresh food items daily; our Fleet Maintenance Center, servicing over 1,400 company vehicles; and our Equipment Technology Center, supporting thousands of kiosks and vending machines. Career opportunities range from food prep and management to mechanics, technicians, warehouse, and more.

HEADQUARTERS SERVICE CENTER

Our Headquarters Service Center serves as the main support for all AVI operations throughout the United States. Departments include accounting, administration, finance, human resources, marketing, procurement, risk management, training and development, wellness and much more. Food Service Director/Chef (St. Edwards High School) AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Food Service Director/Chef at St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, OH. This position offers a culinarian a great work/life balance working dayshift, Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays. Come experience the benefits of working in the culinary field within the Education Arena! 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: Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate Requirements: 3 or more years of food service management experience A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands‑on approach with leading the business Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude 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 We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr AVI Foodsystems, Inc.