Cook, Full Time
$12.50 - $16.75/hr
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook. This position is Monday - Friday, 1st Shift. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of ...
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Cook, Full Time
$12.50 - $16.75/hr
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook. This position is Monday - Friday, 1st Shift. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of ...
AVI Foodsystems Jobs Information
Do workers at AVI Foodsystems get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
74% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
74% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Does AVI Foodsystems pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
At AVI Foodsystems, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from AVI Foodsystems affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
80% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at AVI Foodsystems?
Most people get paid time off work.
75% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
75% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
- 69% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers at AVI Foodsystems worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
68% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
68% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do AVI Foodsystems workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it for AVI Foodsystems workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
42% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at AVI Foodsystems?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do AVI Foodsystems managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 112 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do jobs at AVI Foodsystems spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at AVI Foodsystems?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Is a AVI Foodsystems job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Is working at AVI Foodsystems good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
89% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
89% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at AVI Foodsystems feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at AVI Foodsystems get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at AVI Foodsystems?
Some people feel stressed here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
63% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at AVI Foodsystems enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at AVI Foodsystems recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at AVI Foodsystems?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at AVI Foodsystems?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think AVI Foodsystems’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how AVI Foodsystems is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
77% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
77% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
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$12.50 - $16.75/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 17 days ago
AVI Foodsystems rating
6.2
Based on 171 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
34th of 68 rated caterers
Job description
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role of Cook. This position is Monday - Friday, 1st Shift.
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, sautéing, 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
- 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
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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.
Industry
Food services and drinking places
Company size
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Warren, OH, US
Year founded
1960