General Kitchen Staff - AVI Foodservice Inc. - Skills for Rhode Island's Future

Skills for Rhode Island’s Future is recruiting candidates for AVI Foodsystems Inc. Please read more about Skills for Rhode Island’s Future at the end of this job description.

COMPANY NAME: AVI Foodsystems Inc
JOB TITLE: General Kitchen Staff - AVI Food Systems Inc.
LOCATION: Bryant University Smithfield RI
HOURS: 2nd Shift

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of General Kitchen Staff, Full-time at the Fischer - Tuppers Building, Bryant University in Providence, RI. This position includes some evenings and weekends.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Prepare delicious food, following AVI recipes, ensuring quality by tasting all preparations
• Practice excellent customer service by engaging guests, maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor, and being knowledgeable of the station
• Ensure all products are labeled properly for storage, maintain proper storage order to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination/cross-contact and follow FIFO practices.
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Work with kitchen equipment such as slicers, grills, ovens, etc
• Maintain accurate and complete temperature logs, such as freezers, coolers, cooked food and post-productions logs, etc.
• Properly wear a cut glove when using a slicer, knife or any additional sharp utensil
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to and including 50 pounds occasionally
• Maintain a cleaning list and keep workspaces, tools and equipment clean and sanitized
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Must be able to work in an environment that includes heat, cold and loud noises
• Must be able to use chemicals that are required for daily cleaning
• Any additional job duties as determined by management

Successful candidates will have:

• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Positive attitude, teamwork skills and customer service skills
• Must have knowledge of the primary 9 allergens and follow procedures to prevent cross-contact
• Effective communication, both written and verbal
• Extreme attention to detail and quality
• Must possess a strong sense of taste and smell
• Ability to follow verbal directions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and the ability to multitask effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• Basic knowledge of food safety, cook times and food danger temperature zones and sanitation regulations
• Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills

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