School Cook

Commerce ISD; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Provided uniforms

Employee training and development

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is looking for a Head Cook in Mabel, Minnesota, to lead a team in preparing nutritious meals for students. Enjoy a consistent schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and be part of a professional team making a positive impact.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $14.00 – $16.00/hour, free daily lunch, and other benefits. Ideal candidates have experience in school food service, strong communication skills, and a passion for nutrition education.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred.
• Ability to lead a small team and follow directions.
• Strong communication skills with clients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Monitors and directs food service staff in meal preparation.
• Conducts cost control analysis while monitoring product costs.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive energy

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Certificate preferred

Job description

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team!

Make a Difference Every Day! Help fuel students for success with fresh, chef‑created meals served with care and a smile. Become a Lunch SUPERHERO and join a fun, supportive team that loves making a positive impact in kids’ lives.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Work the same days your child is in school
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Consistent schedule—know when you work
• Fun, fast-paced, and engaging environment
• Be part of a professional and caring team
• See firsthand what your child is eating at school

Every day is different, exciting, and rewarding as you help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our students and staff. If you enjoy teamwork, making connections, and creating smiles, this is the job for you!

Personality & Skills

• Enjoys working with people
• Brings positive energy and reliability
• Loves making a difference for students
• Works well in a team environment

Come join a team where your work matters and your schedule supports your family life!

Apply today and become a Lunch SUPERHERO!

Essential Functions

• 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
• Conducting cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs
• Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and budget performance
• 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

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation
• 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 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.

Location

316 W Fillmore Ave, Mabel, Minnesota 55954, United States

Qualifications and Skills

• 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; will train
• Criminal background check required

EOE/AA

Shift

Mon‑Fri 6:45 am‑2 pm

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Pay Range

$14.00 – $16.00 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.