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Head-Cook Position - Shawano Middle School

Taher, Inc. • Shawano, WI, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Area of Interest: Food Service

Position Type: Full-time

Essential Functions:

Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes
Ensures all meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared, and within acceptable time limits
Monitors and directs food service staff and subs in the preparation, setup, and serving of all meals
Prepares and cooks all menu items needed for regular and a la carte lines
Checks on all equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units
Effectively utilizes food leftovers per standards
Manages ordering, receiving, storing, and inventory control of all perishable products following specific procedures and HACCP standards
Conducts cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs
Controls waste and effectively manages cost and budget performance
Establishes monthly food and labor cost goals
Promotes nutrition education in school and community
Uses time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Performs other duties as requested by leadership

What You Gain:
Taher, Inc. is proud to offer competitive benefits, including:

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

Who We Are:
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.

Location: 1050 South Union Street, Shawano, Wisconsin 54166

Qualifications and Skills:

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
ServSafe Certificate preferred
Criminal background check required
EOE/AA

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