School Kitchen Lead Cook — Balanced Hours + Free Lunch

Commerce ISD; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work-Life balance - Guaranteed hours w

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 for Williams Bay schools to lead kitchen operations, prepare meals from standardized recipes, and ensure quality and safety in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 2 years of school food service, ability to supervise staff, manage costs, HACCP compliance, and strong communication with staff and clients. Competitive pay, uniforms, PPE, training opportunities are provided.

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 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.
• Ensures 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.
• Leads a small staff and provides clear direction and training.
• Checks equipment and monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units.
• Utilizes food leftovers per standards and HACCP requirements.
• Manages ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of perishable products.
• Conducts cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs.
• Controls waste and manages cost and budget performance.
• Establishes monthly food and labor cost goals.
• Promotes nutrition education in school and community.
• Maintains time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Food safety awareness

Education

ServSafe Certificate

Criminal background check required

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook for Williams Bay schools to lead kitchen operations, prepare meals from standardized recipes, and ensure quality and safety in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 2 years of school food service, ability to supervise staff, manage costs, HACCP compliance, and strong communication with staff and clients. Competitive pay, uniforms, PPE, training opportunities are provided.