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Head Cook Position

2 months ago

Rockford, Illinois, United States Taher Full time
Key Responsibilities

As a Head Cook at Taher, Inc., you will be responsible for:

  • Cooking and preparing a variety of food through standardized recipes
  • Ensuring all meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared and within acceptable time limits
  • Monitoring and directing food service staff and subs in the preparation, set up, and serving of all meals
  • Preparing and cooking all menu items needed for regular and a la carte lines
  • Checking on all equipment, monitoring temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units
  • Effectively utilizing 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
  • Establishing monthly food and labor cost goals
  • Promoting nutrition education in school and community
  • Using time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer

Taher, Inc. is proud to offer:

  • 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
About Us

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned food service management company specializing in K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Our chefs develop recipes prepared from scratch, inspired from around the world, using fresh ingredients to delight and nurture our guests. Taher is recognized as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company by Food Management Magazine.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 2 years previous experience in a school food service setting preferred
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Able to follow supervisors' direction and take responsibility for own actions
  • 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
  • SERV Safe Certificate preferred
  • Criminal background check required