Head Cook

Taher, Inc; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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. in Minnesota is seeking a Head Cook to lead kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure meals meet quality and safety standards.

You will manage food preparation, direct staff, monitor HACCP compliance, control costs, and maintain a fast-paced, service-oriented environment with guaranteed hours and no nights or weekends. The role offers opportunities for growth within a family-owned food service management company that specializes in K-12 and corporate dining, with a focus on fresh

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small food service staff.
• Ability to train and direct staff in kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Ensures all meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared and timely.
• Directs food service staff and substitutes in preparation, setup and serving.
• Prepares and cooks menu items for regular and ala carte lines.
• Lead a small staff and provide clear direction and training.
• Monitor temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units.
• Manage leftovers per standards and HACCP procedures.
• Assist with cost control and budgeting, track food costs.
• Establish monthly food and labor cost goals.
• Support nutrition education initiatives in school and community.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Cost control

HACCP standards

Job description

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
• Reinforcing USDA regulations
• 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

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.