K-12 Head Cook — Lead School Meals, Guaranteed Hours

Taher; Saint James (MN); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Descripción de la vacante

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team focused on K-12 school meals. You will lead a small kitchen staff, prepare meals from standardized recipes, and ensure safety, quality, and timely execution in a fast-paced environment.

Our benefits emphasize work-life balance, daily lunch, uniforms, PPE, and opportunities for growth. Join a family-owned company recognized for nourishing students and communities.

Formación

• 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred
• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Lead a small staff and provide clear direction and training
• Checks on all equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units
• Utilizes food leftovers per standards
• Inventory control of perishable products following 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
• Reinforcing USDA regulations

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Lift 30 lbs

Confidentiality

ServSafe

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our team focused on K-12 school meals. You will lead a small kitchen staff, prepare meals from standardized recipes, and ensure safety, quality, and timely execution in a fast-paced environment.

Our benefits emphasize work-life balance, daily lunch, uniforms, PPE, and opportunities for growth. Join a family-owned company recognized for nourishing students and communities.