Lead School Cook & Kitchen Team Lead

Commerce ISD; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

No nights or weekends

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is hiring a Cook to support K-12 school meals and related dining services. You will prepare meals using standardized recipes, monitor quality and timeliness, and supervise assist staff in setup and serving.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and cost-conscious operations. Experience in school food service is preferred; ServSafe is a plus. The schedule is 7AM-3PM Monday through Friday, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Lift 30 pounds

Follow directions

Job description

Taher, Inc. is hiring a Cook to support K-12 school meals and related dining services. You will prepare meals using standardized recipes, monitor quality and timeliness, and supervise assist staff in setup and serving.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and cost-conscious operations. Experience in school food service is preferred; ServSafe is a plus. The schedule is 7AM-3PM Monday through Friday, with competitive compensation and benefits.