Head Cook – School Meals Leader (No Nights/Weekends)

Taher; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-Life balance – guaranteed hours,

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

Safety PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in a school lunch program. You will lead a small kitchen staff, prepare meals from standardized recipes, monitor food safety and costs, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for training and advancement within a growing company committed to quality and nutrition education.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred but willing to train the right person.
• Ability to work alone as well as a team.
• Organized and can lead.
• 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.
• ServSafe Certificate preferred.
• 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.
• 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

School food service

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Physical stamina

Confidentiality

ServSafe

Background check

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team in a school lunch program. You will lead a small kitchen staff, prepare meals from standardized recipes, monitor food safety and costs, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for training and advancement within a growing company committed to quality and nutrition education.