School Cook

Taher, Inc.Mabel, MN
Onsite

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team! Make a Difference Every Day! Help fuel students for success with fresh, chef-created meals served with care and a smile. Become a Lunch SUPERHERO and join a fun, supportive team that loves making a positive impact in kids’ lives! Every day is different, exciting, and rewarding as you help prepare and serve nutritious meals to our students and staff. If you enjoy teamwork, making connections, and creating smiles, this is the job for you!

Requirements

  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in the timely manner
  • Able to follow supervisors direction and lead a small team
  • Strong communication skills with employees and client
  • Able to follow spoken and written directions
  • Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information
  • Criminal background check required

Nice To Haves

  • 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred
  • ServSafe Certificate preferred will train

Responsibilities

  • 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 all 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
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