District School Chef - Lead Kitchen, Mon-Fri

Taher; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Uniforms are provided

Safety PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef for a school lunch program in Jackson, MI.

The role leads the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals while ensuring USDA regulations are followed. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in culinary arts or 3+ years of relevant experience, demonstrates strong customer service, cost control skills, and the ability to train and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or at least 3 years of previous experience in a similar position.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Previous purchasing and experience controlling food cost.
• Able to manage, train, and motivate a team.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced environment.
• Previous catering experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring USDA regulations are followed
• Ensuring that all meals are correctly prepared and are within acceptable time limits; verifying that all meals meet quality standards
• Managing the ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of all perishable products following specific procedures and HACCP standards
• Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and performance to budget
• Maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment
• Establish monthly food and labor cost goals; conducting cost control analysis
• Follow standardized recipes, writing menus, and monitoring product and menu costs
• Assists in managing and training team members
• Leads all caterng functions as needed
• Performs additional related tasks as assigned by leadership

Skills

Customer service

Cost control

Team management

Fast-paced environment

Written and verbal communication

Background check

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or 3+ years experience

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef for a school lunch program in Jackson, MI.

The role leads the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals while ensuring USDA regulations are followed. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in culinary arts or 3+ years of relevant experience, demonstrates strong customer service, cost control skills, and the ability to train and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.