Grill Chef

Taher; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a dedicated kitchen supervisor at our Washington, DC site. The role emphasizes team leadership, high-quality food preparation, and strict adherence to safety standards.

You will mentor cooks, ensure top guest service, manage inventory, and execute recipes with precision in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a family-owned, chef-driven food service company.

Qualifications

• 2 years' previous related food service experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of food preparation.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the team provides exceptional guest service at all times.
• Leads, motivates, and trains team members.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service.
• Executes recipes accurately and takes responsibility for product quality.
• Prepares food by operating kitchen equipment and trimming meat, poultry, or fish as needed.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follows and completes production sheets, manages inventory, and prepares orders for approval.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and meets daily deadlines.
• Sets up and tears down workstations.
• Maintains polite and professional communication with guests and staff.
• May select recipes per menu cycle and receive inventory.
• Understands FIFO and related inventory practices.
• Performs other duties as requested by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food prep

Safety

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Physical ability

Job description

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Essential Functions:

If you enjoy cooking, leading a team of professionals, we have a spot for you on our team!

• Ensures the team provides exceptional guest service at all times
• Leads, motivates, and trains team members
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth service period
• Execute recipes to the letter and assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to recipe specifications
• Prepares food by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling. cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use
• Follows all food safety and sanitation standards
• Follows and completes production sheets, manages inventory, prepares the order for approval
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to meet deadlines in completion of daily workload
• Set up and tear down of workstation
• Polite and professional communication style
• May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, and receive inventory
• Understands and utilizes FIFO
• Performs other related 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 and operated, chef-driven, food service management company specializing in K-12 school lunch management in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

Location

200 Independence Ave SW, Washington , District Of Columbia 20201 , United States

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2 years' previous related food service experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive working knowledge of food preparation
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment
• Good team work approach to daily tasks
• Able to follow oral and written directions
• Be able to lift 30 Lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA

Shift

Mon - Fri

Regular/ Temporary

Regular