Lead School Cook: Fresh Meals, Guaranteed Hours, Lunch

taherjobs; Miller (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours,M

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Lead Cook to join our Elementary School team. You will follow standardized recipes and write menus, ensuring meals meet quality standards in a fast-paced school kitchen.

The role involves HACCP and USDA compliance, cost control, inventory management, and training a team. Taher offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to teach, train and direct a team
• Good computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Successfully pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Following standardized recipes and writing menus
• Ensuring all meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared and within acceptable time limits
• 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
• Using time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

HACCP knowledge

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Lead Cook to join our Elementary School team. You will follow standardized recipes and write menus, ensuring meals meet quality standards in a fast-paced school kitchen.

The role involves HACCP and USDA compliance, cost control, inventory management, and training a team. Taher offers competitive pay, guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends, and growth opportunities.