Cook

taherinternal; Minnesota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Cook to join our team in Minnesota. The role involves preparing meals from standardized recipes, ensuring quality and timeliness, and supervising support staff in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive compensation, free daily lunch, uniforms and PPE, training and development opportunities, and a culture of inclusion. Two years of school food service experience is preferred and ServSafe is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a school food service setting preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 30 pounds.
• Must pass background check; ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepares a variety of menu items through standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals meet quality standards and are prepared within time limits.
• Direct and supervise food service staff during preparation, setup, and serving of meals.
• Prepare and cook all menu items for regular and a la carte lines.
• Lead a small staff and provide clear direction and training.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and ensure food safety standards (HACCP).
• Manage ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of perishables.
• Reinforce USDA regulations and conduct cost control analyses.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Cook to join our team!

Essential Functions:

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes
• Ensuring all meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared and within acceptable time limits
• Monitors and directs food service staff and subs in the preparation, set up, and serving of all meals
• Prepares and cooks all menu items needed for regular and a la carte lines
• Ability to effectively lead a small staff and provide clear direction and training
• Checks on all equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units
• Effectively utilizes food leftovers per standards
• Managing ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of all perishable products following specific procedures and HACCP standards
• Reinforcing USDA regulations
• Conducting cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs
• Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and budget performance
• Establishing monthly food and labor cost goals
• Promotes nutrition education in school and community
• Using time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Performs other duties as requested by leadership

What You Gain:

Taher, Inc. is proud to offer competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends
• Free daily lunch
• Uniforms are provided
• Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided
• Employee training and development
• Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact
• Culture of inclusion and belonging

Who We Are:

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Our chefs develop recipes prepared from scratch, inspired from around the world, using fresh ingredients to delight and nurture our guests. Taher is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.

• 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Able to follow supervisors direction and lead a small team
• Strong communication skills with employees and client
• Able to follow spoken and written directions
• Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information
• ServSafe Certificate preferred
• Criminal background check required
  EOE/AA

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