Lead School Kitchen Chef - From-Scratch Menus

taherinternal; Blue Earth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team. You will cook using standardized recipes and help lead a small kitchen staff while ensuring meals meet quality standards and are prepared on time.

Responsibilities include directing staff, preparing regular and à la carte items, monitoring HACCP compliance, and controlling costs in a fast-paced school/corporate dining environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of school food service experience preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.
• Able to follow supervisors and lead a small team.
• Strong communication with employees and client.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food using standardized recipes.
• Ensures meals meet quality standards and timelines.
• Directs kitchen staff and substitutes during service.
• Prepares menu items for regular and a la carte lines.
• Monitors HACCP compliance and safety practices.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

ServSafe Certificate preferred

Job description

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team. You will cook using standardized recipes and help lead a small kitchen staff while ensuring meals meet quality standards and are prepared on time.

Responsibilities include directing staff, preparing regular and à la carte items, monitoring HACCP compliance, and controlling costs in a fast-paced school/corporate dining environment.