Line Cook sought for historic restaurant

Taher•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking an experienced, skilled cook to join the team at its historic Forepaughs restaurant. The role involves preparing meals according to standardized recipes and menus, maintaining food quality and timely service, and managing perishable products in accordance with established procedures and HACCP standards. The cook will work in a fast-paced environment and may perform additional related duties assigned by leadership. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company serving K-12 schools, corporate and senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Its chefs develop scratch-made recipes inspired by cuisines around the world and use fresh ingredients.

Requirements

Previous cooking experience is preferred.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform 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 all safe food-handling requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous cooking experience.

Responsibilities

Follow standardized recipes and write menus.
Ensure meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared, and are completed within acceptable time limits.
Manage ordering, receiving, storing, and inventory control of perishable products according to specific 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.
Follow all safe food-handling requirements.