K-12 Head Cook

taherinternal; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Daily lunch provided

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team.

This role will lead a small kitchen team, prepare meals from scratch using standardized recipes, and ensure quality and timely service in our school-focused food service program. The Head Cook will monitor safety, manage inventory and costs, and help promote nutrition education in the school and community while adhering to HACCP and USDA regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in school food service.
• Ability to lead a small kitchen team.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of meals using standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Direct food service staff in meal preparation, setup, and service.
• Prepare menu items for regular and a la carte lines.
• Monitor equipment and temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units.
• Control costs and manage waste; monitor inventory.
• Follow USDA regulations and HACCP standards.
• Promote nutrition education in school and community.

Skills

Staff leadership

Time management

Food safety

Clear communication

Recipe execution

HACCP standards

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team!

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 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

What You Gain:

• 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.

• 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
  EOE/AA

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