Cook, Part-time (Perseus House Charter School)

Cook at Perseus House Charter School

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of full-time cook at Perseus House Charter School in downtown Erie, PA. This position is scheduled 6:45am-2:30pm Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays and will follow the school schedule.

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, sauting, 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
• Prepare breakfast & lunches, documenting safe cooking temperature logs
• Utilize convection ovens, a steamer, hotbox & three pot sink-measuring and documenting chemicals safely for sanitizer
• Daily responsibility of keeping food safety logs for all shipments received, coolers and freezer units remaining in safe temperature zones
• Weekly inventory and daily communication of products needed with Chef manager
• Working daily in the kitchen with students
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with the team

Requirements:

• 2 or more years of cooking experience to include 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. EOE