K-12 Kitchen Manager

Taher•Fairmont, MN

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a K-12 Kitchen Manager to lead a school kitchen team and prepare meals for children. The role is responsible for ensuring USDA regulations and food-safety procedures are followed, meals are prepared on time and meet quality standards, and kitchen operations are managed effectively. The manager oversees ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of perishable products; completes operational paperwork; and monitors waste, costs, and performance against budget. The position also involves following standardized recipes, writing menus, maintaining a safe and clean kitchen, and working in a fast-paced environment. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company serving K-12 schools and other dining markets. Its chefs prepare scratch-made recipes using fresh ingredients.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to follow spoken and written directions.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to follow all safe food-handling requirements.
Successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a related role.

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, storing, and inventory control of perishable products according to procedures and HACCP standards.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork.
Control waste and manage costs and performance to budget.
Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment and help ensure a safe work environment.
Establish monthly food and labor cost goals and conduct cost-control analysis.
Follow standardized recipes, write menus, and monitor product and menu costs.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.