K-12 Head Cook

taherjobs; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Career advancement

Training & development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Taher, Inc. seeks a Head Cook to lead our school meal program in Minnesota. You will prepare from scratch using standardized recipes, supervise a small team, and ensure meals meet quality and USDA/HACCP standards.

We offer guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends, uniform and PPE provided, and opportunities for advancement within a family-owned food service company.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a school food service setting preferred.
• Strong leadership and team communication skills.
• Ability to follow supervisors directions and work with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Ensures meals meet quality standards and are prepared within time limits.
• Directs and supports food service staff and substitutes in meal prep, setup and serving.
• Prepares menu items for regular and a la carte lines.
• Leads a small staff with clear direction and training.
• Monitors equipment, temperatures of refrigeration and freezers.
• Manages ordering, receiving, storing and inventory following HACCP standards.
• Reinforces USDA regulations and cost control of products and menus.
• Promotes nutrition education in school and community.
• Maintains time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety

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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