Head Cook - Lead a Busy School Kitchen (No Nights/Weekends)

Taher; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusion culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in Minnesota. You will cook a variety of meals from standardized recipes, lead a small kitchen staff, and ensure quality and timely service for school and related dining programs.

The Head Cook will manage inventory, follow HACCP standards, reinforce USDA regulations, and participate in cost control and menu planning. 5:30am–2pm shifts, regular status, pay range listed below.

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.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
• 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.
• Lead a small staff with clear direction and training.
• Check equipment and monitor temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units.
• Utilize leftovers per standards and manage waste.

Skills

School food service experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Follow directions

Confidentiality

Education

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in Minnesota. You will cook a variety of meals from standardized recipes, lead a small kitchen staff, and ensure quality and timely service for school and related dining programs.

The Head Cook will manage inventory, follow HACCP standards, reinforce USDA regulations, and participate in cost control and menu planning. 5:30am–2pm shifts, regular status, pay range listed below.