Head Cook & Kitchen Lead - School Dining

Commerce ISD; Lochbuie, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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. is seeking a Head Cook to lead a small culinary team in a school dining setting. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, ensure quality and timely service, and supervise kitchen staff and substitutes during service.

You will monitor equipment, maintain inventory, and uphold HACCP standards while controlling costs and promoting nutrition education in the school and community. This role offers guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 all 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.
• Managing ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of all perishable products following HACCP standards.

Skills

School food service experience

ServSafe certificate

Criminal background check

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to lead a small culinary team in a school dining setting. You will prepare meals from standardized recipes, ensure quality and timely service, and supervise kitchen staff and substitutes during service.

You will monitor equipment, maintain inventory, and uphold HACCP standards while controlling costs and promoting nutrition education in the school and community. This role offers guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends.