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Chef/Food Service Director (West Geauga School District)

AVI Foodsystems Inc Chesterland, OH (Onsite) Full-Time

Job Details

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role ofChef/Food Service Director at West Geauga School District in Chesterland, OH. Come experience the benefits of working in the Culinary field within the Education arena. This position offers a culinarian a great work/life balance working days Monday - Friday.

Founded in 1960,AVI Foodsystemshas 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

Job Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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

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We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type Full-Time

Location Chesterland, OH (Onsite)

Job Type Hospitality - Hotel, Management, Restaurant - Food Service

Experience Not Specified

Date Posted 07/24/2025