Sous Chef

Taher•Mundelein, IL

13d

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Cook to join its food service team. The role involves preparing meals according to standardized recipes, writing menus, and ensuring meals meet quality standards and are prepared correctly and on time. It also includes handling ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory control for perishable products in accordance with specified procedures and HACCP standards, while controlling waste and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additional related duties may be assigned by leadership. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company serving K-12 schools, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Its chefs create scratch-made recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world and use fresh ingredients.

Requirements

Previous cooking experience 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 all 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 specified 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.