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K-12 Head Cook

Min Experience

2 years

Location

St. James, Minnesota, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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About the role

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


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 al 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
  • Reinforcing USDA regulations
  • Conducting cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs
  • Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and budget performance
  • Establishing monthly food and labor cost goals
  • 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:
Taher, Inc. is proud to offer competitive benefits, including:

  • 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.


About the company

Provides contract food service management for schools and businesses.

Skills

HACCP
ServSafe
Food Safety Standards