Head Chef

Poultry Science Association; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

No nights or weekends

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

2 years of related food service experience is preferred, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. We offer competitive pay, no nights or weekends, PPE provided, and opportunities for advancement in a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• 2 years' previous related food service experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment.
• Be able to lift 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

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 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

Skills

Leadership

Food service

Communication

Team training

Job description

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

• 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

EOE/AA