Daytime Head Cook — Lead School Kitchen Team

taherinternal; Williams Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-Life balance – guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in a school dining setting. You will lead a small kitchen staff, prepare meals from standardized recipes, and ensure timely, high-quality service while upholding USDA regulations and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities include menu execution, inventory control, cost management, and staff training. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in school food service preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Able to follow supervisors directions and lead a small team.
• Strong communication skills with employees and client.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Ensures meals meet quality standards and are prepared timely.
• Directs food service staff and substitutes in meal prep and serving.
• Prepares and cooks regular and a la carte menu items.
• Leads a small staff with clear direction and training.
• Monitors equipment temperatures and HACCP standards.
• Manages ordering, receiving, storing and inventory of perishables.
• Reinforces USDA regulations and cost control.
• Aids in monthly food and labor cost goals and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in a school dining setting. You will lead a small kitchen staff, prepare meals from standardized recipes, and ensure timely, high-quality service while upholding USDA regulations and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities include menu execution, inventory control, cost management, and staff training. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.