k-12 District Chef

Taher, Inc.•Jackson, MI

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Chef for a school lunch program. The Chef leads the team to deliver high-quality food and service while ensuring meals are prepared correctly and on time, and comply with USDA regulations. The role includes overseeing purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory of perishable products; controlling costs and waste; maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen; creating menus and following standardized recipes; training team members; and leading catering functions as needed. The opportunity is Monday through Friday with daytime hours and guaranteed hours, with no nights or weekends.

Requirements

Associate degree in culinary arts or at least 3 years of previous experience in a similar position.
Exemplary customer service skills.
Previous purchasing experience and experience controlling food costs.
Ability to manage, train, and motivate a team.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous catering experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure USDA regulations are followed.
Ensure meals are prepared correctly and within acceptable time limits, and verify that meals meet quality standards.
Manage ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory control of perishable products according to procedures and HACCP standards.
Control waste and manage costs and performance to budget.
Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment.
Establish monthly food and labor cost goals and conduct cost-control analysis.
Follow standardized recipes, write menus, and monitor product and menu costs.
Assist in managing and training team members.
Lead catering functions as needed.
Perform additional related tasks as assigned by leadership.