Lead School Cook: Fresh Menus, Guaranteed Hours, Growth

taherinternal; Miller (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-Life balance - guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Taher, Inc is seeking a Lead Cook to join our Elementary School team. The role involves following standardized recipes, writing menus, and ensuring meals meet quality standards. You will manage ordering, receiving, storing, and inventory control while enforcing USDA regulations.

The position emphasizes cost control, waste management, and timely preparation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have prior related experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to train and

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

Leadership

Communication

Team training

Computer skills

Job description

Taher, Inc is seeking a Lead Cook to join our Elementary School team. The role involves following standardized recipes, writing menus, and ensuring meals meet quality standards. You will manage ordering, receiving, storing, and inventory control while enforcing USDA regulations.

The position emphasizes cost control, waste management, and timely preparation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have prior related experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to train and