Lead Cook

Taher; Preston (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Guaranteed hours with no nights orweek

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook for its school meal program in Preston, Minnesota. The role focuses on preparing diverse menus from standardized recipes while ensuring quality and timely service. You will lead a small team, supervise substitutes, and maintain HACCP-compliant operations.

Qualifications include 2 years in school food service preferred and a ServSafe Certificate. The position emphasizes cost control, safety, and staff training in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a school food service setting preferred.
• Strong communication with staff and clients.
• Ability to follow spoken and written directions.
• Time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food using standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals meet quality standards and are prepared on time.
• Supervise food service staff and substitutes in meal prep and service.
• Lead a small team with clear direction and training.

Skills

School food service experience

Strong communication skills

Follow directions

Time management

Education

ServSafe Certificate

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 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

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:

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.

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