Head Cook

Umpqua Bank - Merrill, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Merrill, WI

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Head Cook at Taher, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the preparation and cooking of a variety of meals in a school food service setting. This role ensures that all meals meet quality standards, are prepared in a timely manner, and comply with health and safety regulations. The Head Cook will also manage food service staff, monitor inventory, and conduct cost control analysis while promoting nutrition education within the community.

Responsibilities

• 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, set up, 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.
• Reinforces USDA regulations.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• ServSafe Certificate preferred.

Benefits

• 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