Line Cook sought for historic restaurant

Commerce ISD; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Line Cook for our historic Forepaughs restaurant in Saint Paul, MN. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain quality, manage inventory, and help keep a fast-paced kitchen running smoothly.

We value strong teamwork, reliability, and basic arithmetic, with uniforms, PPE, and training provided. This regular, on-site role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth in a family-owned food service operation.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Basic arithmetic skills for recipe and inventory tasks.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Dependable and punctual with a professional demeanor.
• Adherence to safe food handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and assist in menu writing.
• Ensure meals meet quality standards and are prepared timely.
• Control ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of perishable items
• Manage waste and maintain HACCP-compliant procedures
• Use time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Cooking experience

Customer service

Adaptability

Arithmetic

Follow directions

Physical ability

Stamina

Punctuality

Professional appearance

Food safety

Job description

Line Cook sought for historic restaurant

#26-1533

Essential Functions:

We want YOU to come work with us!

Restaurant Cook, at our historic Forepaughs restaurant.

We are currently seeking an experienced, skilled cook to join our team!

Essential Functions:

• 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
• Controlling waste
• Using time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Performs additional related duties as assigned by leadership

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Competitive compensation
• Uniforms are provided
• Safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided
• Employee training and development
• Opportunities for advancement and to make an impact
• Culture of inclusion and belonging

Who We Are:

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Our chefs develop recipes prepared from scratch, inspired from around the world, using fresh ingredients to delight and nurture our guests. Taher is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous cooking experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment
• Do simple arithmetic
• Able to follow oral and written directions
• Be able to lift 50 Lbs.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time
• Dependable, Punctual
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance
• Ability to follow all safe food handling requirements

EOE/AA

Shift

Tues-Saturday nights and weekends

Regular/ Temporary

Regular

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$20.00 - $22.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

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