Lead Cook

Commerce ISD; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, and catering.

The Head Cook role focuses on preparing meals from scratch, upholding quality and safety standards, and directing a small team in a fast-paced school-dining environment. The position emphasizes cost control, menu planning, and collaboration with leadership to ensure timely service, nutrition education, and a culture of inclusion across the operation in Preston,

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Ensures meals meet quality standards and are prepared within time limits.
• Monitors and directs food service staff and substitutes in prep, setup, and serving.
• Prepares and cooks all items for regular and à la carte lines.
• Leads and trains a small staff with clear direction.
• Checks equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezers.
• Utilizes leftovers per standards.
• Manages ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of perishables per procedures and HACCP.
• Reinforces USDA regulations.
• Conducts cost control analysis and monitors product costs and menu costs.
• Controls waste and manages cost and budget performance.
• Establishes monthly food and labor cost goals.
• Promotes nutrition education in school and community.
• Uses time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Conocimientos

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Food safety

Food service knowledge

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

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 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:

• 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.

Location

700 Chatfield Ave, Preston , Minnesota 55965 , United States

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

Monday-Friday Day Shift

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.

$16.00 - $19.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

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