Lead School Kitchen Cook - Growth and Stable Day Hours

Taher; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to lead food preparation in a school-focused dining program at our Tulsa location. You will manage a small team, follow standardized recipes, and ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

Responsibilities include menu item preparation, staff supervision, equipment checks, cost control, and compliance with USDA regulations. The role emphasizes nutrition education and cost-effective kitchen management.

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

School food service experience

Problem solving

Follow supervisor direction

Strong communication

Time management

Lift 30 pounds

Confidentiality

ServSafe preferred

Criminal background check

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to lead food preparation in a school-focused dining program at our Tulsa location. You will manage a small team, follow standardized recipes, and ensure quality, safety, and timely service.

Responsibilities include menu item preparation, staff supervision, equipment checks, cost control, and compliance with USDA regulations. The role emphasizes nutrition education and cost-effective kitchen management.