Executive Chef for Corporate Office

Taher, Inc. • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a talented, creative, and organized chef to lead the daily food program at its corporate office. The chef will independently manage a well-equipped kitchen and prepare breakfast and lunch for approximately 25 employees each weekday, while maintaining a well-stocked pantry and overseeing daily kitchen operations. The dining program is intended to offer a welcoming experience centered on quality ingredients, seasonal menus, scratch cooking, and hospitality rather than a traditional cafeteria. The chef will have creative freedom and ownership of the kitchen, along with access to support and collaboration from Taher’s larger culinary team.

The role also includes managing purchasing, receiving, inventory, food costs, storage, sanitation, and kitchen organization. The chef will accommodate dietary needs and preferences when possible, use ingredients thoughtfully to reduce waste, and maintain systems for preparing and storing scratch-made items. Occasional weekday evening dinners and special events are part of the position, with scheduling flexibility needed for planned events.

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned foodservice management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. The company describes its chefs as developing scratch-made recipes inspired by cuisines around the world and using fresh ingredients.

Requirements

• Professional cooking experience with a strong background in scratch preparation.
• Ability to independently prepare quality breakfast and lunch for approximately 25 people.
• Experience with menu planning, ordering, inventory, and food cost management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate well with others.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with fellow chefs.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a private chef, executive chef, sous chef, or chef in a quality-focused kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare breakfast and lunch for approximately 25 employees each weekday.
• Create rotating menus using fresh, seasonal, high-quality ingredients.
• Prepare balanced breakfast and lunch options, with thoughtful presentation and efficient, consistent execution.
• Accommodate dietary needs and preferences when possible.
• Manage daily preparation to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Use ingredients and leftovers effectively to reduce food waste.
• Build and maintain a well-stocked pantry of quality ingredients and kitchen staples.
• Prepare house-made stocks, broths, soups, sauces, dressings, and condiments.
• Develop systems for batch cooking, portioning, labeling, freezing, and proper storage.
• Use traditional techniques such as pickling, fermentation, and safe food preservation when appropriate.
• Manage food ordering, purchasing, receiving, and inventory, including working with approved vendors and specialty suppliers.
• Maintain organized storage areas and accurate, up-to-date purchasing and inventory records.
• Monitor food costs and work within an established budget.
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-functioning kitchen and follow company food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with fellow Taher chefs on menus, cooking techniques, and new ideas; use company culinary resources for special projects and events.
• Share knowledge and participate in learning opportunities with other chefs.
• Coordinate additional help for larger events or special projects and work with culinary leadership to arrange coverage during vacations or planned absences.
• Help build a positive, collaborative culinary culture within the company.
• Help plan and prepare occasional weekday evening dinners and special events, tailoring menus to the occasion and providing thoughtful presentation and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Be flexible with scheduling for planned evening events.

Benefits

• Creative freedom and ownership of the corporate kitchen.
• Access to support, knowledge, culinary resources, and collaboration with Taher’s larger team of professional chefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed