Chef/Food Service Director (Charter School of Excellence)
Location: Erie
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic
leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Chef/Food Service
Manager at Charter School of Excellence in Erie, PA . This is a
great job for culinarians to achieve a good work/life balance! This
position will mostly work Monday - Friday and have reduced hours
during the summer. 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: 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 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
Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply! We conduct
pre-employment drug testing. EOE LI-DP1
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