Head Cook — Daytime School Food Service Lead

Commerce ISD; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

Safety PPE provided

Employee training and development

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned school food service management company seeking a Head Cook to join our team. You will cook using standardized recipes and lead a small kitchen staff, ensuring meals meet quality standards and are prepared on schedule.

We emphasize HACCP compliance, cost awareness, and nutrition education. The role offers day shifts, with opportunities for growth within Taher’s K-12 and dining programs.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills with employees and client.
• Able to follow spoken and written directions.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Ensuring all meals meet quality standards and are prepared on time.
• Monitors and directs food service staff and subs in the prep, setup, and serving.
• Leads a small staff and provides clear direction and training.
• Manages ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of perishables.

Skills

Two years school food service exp

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team leadership

Time management

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Job description

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned school food service management company seeking a Head Cook to join our team. You will cook using standardized recipes and lead a small kitchen staff, ensuring meals meet quality standards and are prepared on schedule.

We emphasize HACCP compliance, cost awareness, and nutrition education. The role offers day shifts, with opportunities for growth within Taher’s K-12 and dining programs.