School Kitchen Chef-Manager: Lead Meals from Scratch

Taher; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a passionate hourly Chef-Manager to lead culinary teams. You will guide staff in guest service, food production from scratch, and oversee catering events while focusing on controlling food and labor costs to improve profitability.

You will schedule, train and supervise hourly and salaried staff, ensure safety, sanitation, and USDA compliance, and develop weekly menus. Taher emphasizes a chef-driven culture and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams and managing food production.
• Ability to train hourly and salaried staff.
• Strong attention to food and labor cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations including purchasing, inventory, receiving and production.
• Manage invoicing and weekly/monthly reporting deadlines.
• Maintain financial statements and cost controls.
• Schedule and train hourly and salaried staff.
• Ensure production, safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Create and review weekly menus.
• Foster a customer-first environment.
• Ensure USDA regulations are followed.
• Control waste and manage costs to budget.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Management

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a passionate hourly Chef-Manager to lead culinary teams. You will guide staff in guest service, food production from scratch, and oversee catering events while focusing on controlling food and labor costs to improve profitability.

You will schedule, train and supervise hourly and salaried staff, ensure safety, sanitation, and USDA compliance, and develop weekly menus. Taher emphasizes a chef-driven culture and work/life balance.