Division Executive Chef (Education)
hace 4 días
Indianapolis
Job Description AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of Division Executive Chef, Full-Time, supporting our Education Division. 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: • Provide culinary leadership and operational support to accounts throughout the Education Division, • Travel regularly to support new account openings, training initiatives, operational transitions, and ongoing culinary excellence, • Partner with district and regional leadership teams to ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, execution, and service standards, • Develop and implement innovative menus, recipes, and culinary programs that align with AVI Foodsystems standards and client expectations, • Train, mentor, and develop chefs, cooks, and culinary team members across multiple locations, • Conduct on-site evaluations to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, merchandising, and operational procedures, • Assist locations with inventory management, ordering practices, food cost controls, labor management, and waste reduction initiatives, • Support recruiting, onboarding, and culinary training efforts for new and existing team members, • Lead and support special events, catering programs, and promotional initiatives within the division, • Collaborate with operations leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced guest satisfaction, • Ensure all culinary operations comply with company policies, safety regulations, and sanitation standards, • Serve as a culinary resource and problem solver for operational challenges throughout the division Requirements: • Executive Chef experience managing high-volume food service operations, • Multi-unit, campus dining, or education food service experience preferred, • Culinary degree or certification preferred, • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills, • Experience managing food costs, labor costs, inventory, and purchasing procedures, • Creativity and passion for developing innovative and high-quality food programs, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Strong organizational and time-management abilities, • Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence, • Professional appearance and demeanor, • Ability to build strong relationships with clients, operators, and team members, • Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the division, • Valid driver’s license required, • Ideal candidate will reside in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, or New York 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