F/T Cook Needed at Kegonsa Elementary-No Nights or Weekends!

Taher; Stoughton (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Guaranteed hours with no nights orweek

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 at Kegonsa Elementary in Stoughton, WI. This full-time role involves preparing meals from scratch, supervising staff, and ensuring HACCP compliance while maintaining quality and cost controls.

Responsibilities include menu preparation, inventory oversight, and promoting nutrition education within the school and community. Evening and night shifts are not required; standard weekday hours apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a school food service setting preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Able to follow directions and lead a small team.
• Strong communication with staff and client.
• Ability to follow both spoken and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of meals using standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals meet quality standards and are prepared within time limits.
• Direct and supervise food service staff and substitutes during meal service.
• Prepare items for regular and a la carte lines.
• Lead and train a small staff with clear direction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

F/T Cook Needed at Kegonsa Elementary-No Nights or Weekends!

#26-1437

Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States

Essential Functions:

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head 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 al 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
• 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

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.

Location

1400 Vernon Street, Stoughton , Wisconsin 53589 , United States

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Shift

M-F Days

Regular/ Temporary

Regular

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