
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $26.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Family culture and atmosphere
competitive compensation
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with Company Match
paid vacations and holidays
Training and growth opportunities
Job Description
AVI Foodsystems, founded in 1960, has developed into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the United States. With a proud legacy spanning over six decades, AVI Foodsystems specializes in delivering comprehensive food services characterized by the highest quality and freshest ingredients. The company is renowned for its impeccable service and commitment to providing total value, which has earned it a stellar reputation in the foodservice industry. At AVI Foodsystems, teamwork, excellence, and customer satisfaction are at the core of everything they do, making it an ideal workplace for professionals passionate about the culinary arts and food service management.
The position available is for a Chef Manager, a full-time role designed for an energetic and optimistic leader ready to make an immediate impact. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with no weekend work required, and includes paid bank holidays, offering a beneficial work-life balance. The wage for this role is competitively set at $26.50 per hour, reflecting the company’s commitment to attracting skilled and motivated professionals.
As a Chef Manager at AVI Foodsystems, you will play a critical leadership role overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, and directing the work of cooks and other team members involved in food procurement, preparation, and service. You will be instrumental in budgeting, ordering, receiving, and maintaining accurate accounts of food products, supplies, and equipment. Essential to your role is the evaluation and enhancement of operational methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Moreover, you will lead hiring, development, and management of hourly staff, fostering a motivated and capable team environment.
Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and regulatory food safety standards will be under your purview, ensuring that all food service operations meet rigorous guidelines. Additionally, you will assist in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures that support the strategic goals of the food service program. This role is perfect for candidates with a formal culinary background and proven leadership in food service management, particularly those who thrive in dynamic and engaging work environments. AVI Foodsystems offers a family-oriented culture, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous company match, and extensive training and growth opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional to advance their career with a highly reputed foodservice leader.
The position available is for a Chef Manager, a full-time role designed for an energetic and optimistic leader ready to make an immediate impact. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with no weekend work required, and includes paid bank holidays, offering a beneficial work-life balance. The wage for this role is competitively set at $26.50 per hour, reflecting the company’s commitment to attracting skilled and motivated professionals.
As a Chef Manager at AVI Foodsystems, you will play a critical leadership role overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, and directing the work of cooks and other team members involved in food procurement, preparation, and service. You will be instrumental in budgeting, ordering, receiving, and maintaining accurate accounts of food products, supplies, and equipment. Essential to your role is the evaluation and enhancement of operational methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Moreover, you will lead hiring, development, and management of hourly staff, fostering a motivated and capable team environment.
Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and regulatory food safety standards will be under your purview, ensuring that all food service operations meet rigorous guidelines. Additionally, you will assist in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures that support the strategic goals of the food service program. This role is perfect for candidates with a formal culinary background and proven leadership in food service management, particularly those who thrive in dynamic and engaging work environments. AVI Foodsystems offers a family-oriented culture, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with generous company match, and extensive training and growth opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional to advance their career with a highly reputed foodservice leader.
Job Requirements
- Formal culinary degree preferred
- Minimum three years of food service chef or management experience
- Experience leading, motivating and developing teams
- Proven ability to meet and maintain budget goals
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Formal culinary degree preferred
- Three or more years of food service chef or management experience
- Prior experience leading, motivating and developing teams
- Proven ability in meeting and maintaining budget goals
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Job Duties
- Plan, organize and direct the work of cooks and other team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food
- Assist in preparation of budget estimates and justifications for the food service program
- Plan and direct the ordering, receiving and accounting of all food products, supplies and equipment for food operation
- Evaluate existing operational methods and procedures of food service program for effectiveness and efficiency, initiating changes as necessary
- Interview, select, manage and develop hourly team members
- Oversee the food safety to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies
- Participate in the development and adherence of policies and procedures for the food service program
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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