Grill Chef

Taher, Inc.•Madison, AL

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Cook to join its growing team. The role involves preparing meals according to standardized recipes, supporting menu writing, and ensuring that meals meet quality standards and are prepared correctly within acceptable time limits. The Cook also manages the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory control of perishable products in accordance with established procedures and HACCP standards, while controlling waste and using time-management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additional related duties may be assigned by leadership. 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. Its chefs develop scratch-made recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world and use fresh ingredients. The company is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.

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 safe food-handling requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Follow standardized recipes and write menus.
Ensure meals meet quality standards and are correctly prepared within acceptable time limits.
Manage ordering, receiving, storing, and inventory control of perishable products according to 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.