Sous Chef

Commerce ISD; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Guaranteed hours (no nights/weekends)

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure quality and timely meal prep, and manage perishable inventory following HACCP standards. The role emphasizes strong customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

We offer benefits including bonus opportunities, guaranteed hours with no nights or weekends, free daily lunch, uniforms, PPE, training and development, advancement opportunities, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• 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 and punctual.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Able to follow all safe food handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Following standardized recipes and writing menus.
• Ensuring meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared and timely.
• Managing ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of perishable products per HACCP standards.
• Controlling waste.
• Using time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Performing additional related duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Cooking

Customer service

Fast-paced adaptability

Arithmetic

Follow directions

Lifting ability

Stand for long periods

Dependable

Professional appearance

Food safety

Job description

Taher, Inc is growing and is looking for a 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 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 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

1st shift

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.

$18.50 - $19.00 / hour

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