Prep Cook

Taher; Worthington (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Guaranteed hours; no nights or weekend

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Employee training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a prep cook to join our team in Worthington, MN. You will prepare and stock food stations, follow recipes, and ensure timely, quality meals for students.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in food service, strong guest service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role requires light to moderate lifting and adherence to HACCP guidelines to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year related food service experience preferred.
• Outstanding guest service skills.
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to do simple arithmetic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service to the guest at all times.
• Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations.
• Ensures proper execution of recipe procedures and maintains a high quality and consistent product.
• Follows and completes production sheets.
• Keeps prepared food continuously flowing out of the kitchen.
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the shift.

Skills

Guest service

Adaptability

Arithmetic

Communication

Physical ability

Job description

Join our team as a prep cook and help make a difference in kids lives with fresh, chef-created, and prepared food. Be a lunch SUPERHERO working with a team of professionals to bring nutritious and authentic food to our kids! Every day is different, engaging, and fun where you are working with a great team of people!

Essential Functions:

• Provide the highest quality of service to the guest at all times
• Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations
• Ensures proper execution of recipe procedures and maintains a high quality and consistent product
• Follows and completes production sheets
• Keeps prepared food continuously flowing out of the kitchen
• Keeps entire kitchen clean; stocks and sets up station
• Breaks down and cleans station thoroughly every day
• Follows proper procedures when noticing out of stock
• Operates and maintains equipment properly
• Maintains the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the shift
• Follows HACCP gudelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply
• Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks product to par level
• Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends
• Free daily lunch
• 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 and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, , and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

Location

123 Main St, Worthington , Minnesota 56187 , United States

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year related food service experience preferred
• Outstanding guest service skills
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment
• Ability to do simple arithmetic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Successfully pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA

Shift

day

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 - $23.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

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