Cook

taherjobs; Northford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a grill cook for daytime hours Monday through Friday in a fast-paced food service environment. The role emphasizes high-quality guest service, precise recipe execution, and strict adherence to food safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in the food industry and are capable of lifting up to 30 lbs, standing for extended periods, and passing a background check. Taher provides uniforms, lunch, PPE, and opportunities for advancement in a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the food industry preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to lift 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of guest service at all times.
• Execute recipes to the letter.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation expectations.
• Follows and completes production sheets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines in completion of daily workload.
• Set up and tear down of workstation.
• Polite and professional communication style.
• Understands and utilizes FIFO.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Properly operates a meat slicer and executes proper knife handling.
• All other duties as requested by the leadership team.

Skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Arithmetic

Follow directions

Lift 30 lbs

Stand long periods

Criminal background check

Job description

We are adding a grill cook to our team! Monday through Friday daytime hours, no nights or weekends!

Essential Functions:

• Provide the highest quality of guest service at all times
• Execute recipes to the letter
• Follow all food safety and sanitation expectations
• Follows and completes production sheets
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet deadlines in completion of daily workload
• Set up and tear down of workstation
• Polite and professional communication style
• Understands and utilizes FIFO
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Properly operates a meat slicer and executes proper knife handling
• All other duties as requested by the leadership team

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• 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.

• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in the food industry preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment
• Do simple arithmetic
• Able to follow oral and written directions
• Be able to lift 30 Lbs.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA