K 12 Head Cook

Taher

Minnesota

On-site

USD 23,000 - 25,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours
Free daily lunch
Uniforms provided
PPE provided
Employee training and development
Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, and more. We are seeking a qualified individual to cook, lead a small team, and ensure meals meet quality standards using standardized recipes.

The role requires strong time management in a fast-paced environment, ability to lift 30 pounds, and adherence to safety and HACCP standards. Competitive benefits and daily lunch are provided.

Qualifications

  • Ability to lead a small staff and provide clear direction
  • Strong communication with employees and clients
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods
  • Proven time management in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling student and staff information

Responsibilities

  • Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes
  • Ensure meals meet quality standards and are prepared on time
  • Monitor and direct food service staff and subs in preparation and serving
  • Prepare and cook menu items for regular and a la carte lines
  • Reinforce USDA regulations and HACCP standards
  • Conduct cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs
  • Establish monthly food and labor cost goals
  • Performs other duties as requested by leadership

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Time management
Physical stamina

Education

ServSafe Certificate preferred

Job description

Essential Functions


  • 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 al 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


What You Gain

Taher, Inc. is proud to offer competitive benefits, including:



  • Competitive compensation

  • Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends

  • Free daily lunch

  • Uniforms are provided

  • Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided

  • Employee training and development

  • Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact

  • Culture of inclusion and belonging


Essential Functions


  • 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 al 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


What You Gain

Taher, Inc. is proud to offer competitive benefits, including:



  • Competitive compensation

  • Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends

  • Free daily lunch

  • Uniforms are provided

  • Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided

  • Employee training and development

  • Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact

  • Culture of inclusion and belonging


Who We Are

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Our chefs develop recipes prepared from scratch, inspired from around the world, using fresh ingredients to delight and nurture our guests. Taher is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.


Qualifications and Skills:


  • 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

  • ServSafe Certificate preferred

  • Criminal background check required EOE/AA


Shift

7.5


Regular/ Temporary

Regular


Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $17.00 - $18.00 / hour


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