Head Cook & Kitchen Lead – School Meals, Day Shift

Taher; Preston (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to lead a school food program in Preston, MN. You will prepare meals, supervise a small staff, manage inventory, and ensure HACCP compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation includes competitive pay, uniform and PPE, and opportunities for advancement. Training and development are provided, with a focus on quality, nutrition education, and community impact.

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.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Criminal background check required.

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.
• Conducting cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs.
• Establishing monthly food and labor cost goals.
• Promotes nutrition education in school and community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Food safety

Staff training

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to lead a school food program in Preston, MN. You will prepare meals, supervise a small staff, manage inventory, and ensure HACCP compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation includes competitive pay, uniform and PPE, and opportunities for advancement. Training and development are provided, with a focus on quality, nutrition education, and community impact.