Head Cook — School Dining Leader (Day Shift)

Taher; Lochbuie (CO); 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 join our team in a school-meal focused environment. You will lead a small kitchen crew, prepare meals from standardized recipes, monitor quality and timelines, and manage inventory and costs in compliance with HACCP and USDA standards.

We offer competitive compensation, guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends, and free daily lunch. Uniforms and PPE are provided, with opportunities for growth and training in a culture of inclusion.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Food safety

Physical stamina

Confidentiality

ServSafe certificate

Background check clearance

Education

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in a school-meal focused environment. You will lead a small kitchen crew, prepare meals from standardized recipes, monitor quality and timelines, and manage inventory and costs in compliance with HACCP and USDA standards.

We offer competitive compensation, guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends, and free daily lunch. Uniforms and PPE are provided, with opportunities for growth and training in a culture of inclusion.