Cook

 

Essential Functions:
* Ensures the team provides exceptional guest service at all times

* Leads, motivates, and trains team members
* Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth service period
* Execute recipes to the letter and assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
* Portions food products prior to cooking according to recipe specifications
* Prepares food by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling. cutting, and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish for culinary use
* Follows all food safety and sanitation standards
* Follows and completes production sheets, manages inventory, prepares the order for approval
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Able to meet deadlines in completion of daily workload
* Set up and tear down of workstation
* Polite and professional communication style
* May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, and receive inventory
* Understands and utilizes FIFO
* Performs other related duties as requested by the leadership team

 

We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:
* Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
* 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

 

Who we are:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company specializing in K-12 school lunch management in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.

* 2 years' previous related food service experience preferred
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Extensive working knowledge of food preparation

* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment
* Good team work approach to daily tasks
* Able to follow oral and written directions
* Be able to lift 30 Lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
* Must successfully pass a criminal background check

 

EOE/AA