Cook Wanted!

Taher•Madison, AL

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for its food service operations. The Cook follows standardized recipes, writes menus, and ensures meals are properly prepared to quality standards and within acceptable time limits. The role also manages ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory control of perishable products according to established procedures and HACCP standards, while controlling waste and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additional related duties may be assigned by leadership. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company serving K-12 schools, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Its chefs develop scratch-made recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world and use fresh ingredients.

Requirements

Previous cooking experience is preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to do simple arithmetic.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Dependable and punctual.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Ability to follow all safe food-handling requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Follow standardized recipes and write menus.
Ensure meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared, and are completed within acceptable time limits.
Manage ordering, receiving, storing, and inventory control of perishable products according to specific procedures and HACCP standards.
Control waste.
Use time-management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Perform additional related duties as assigned by leadership.
Follow safe food-handling requirements.