Job Overview
Benefits
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
Job Description
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven food service management company that specializes in K-12 school lunch management across a growing nationwide footprint. Recognized as a consistent presence among Food Service Management's Top 25 companies, Taher takes pride in delivering quality meals and outstanding service to schools throughout the country. Their commitment to excellence and innovation in foodservice has established them as a trusted partner in the industry. Bringing together culinary expertise and strong operational practices, Taher aims to provide healthy, appealing, and well-balanced meals to students, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace for their employees.
Currently, Taher is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef-Manager to join its rapidly growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine culinary skills with leadership and management abilities in a dynamic environment focused on both cafeteria and catering operations. The Chef-Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily culinary services, including scratch cooking and food production, while ensuring exceptional guest service standards are met or exceeded. Moreover, the role demands hands-on supervision to ensure that food safety, sanitation, and quality controls are strictly adhered to according to corporate, state, and federal regulations.
The ideal candidate will take full accountability for culinary management responsibilities such as purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and production. Leadership is key in this role as the Chef-Manager will hire, schedule, train, and mentor staff to foster a collaborative and efficient team environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting daily with customers, clients, and the internal team to promote superior customer service. Financial acumen is also required, as the Chef-Manager must maintain control over food and labor costs to meet profitability goals and contribute to Taher's overall success.
In addition to managing daily kitchen operations, the Chef-Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing weekly menus, managing catering events, and ensuring that all operational deadlines such as invoicing and reporting are completed accurately and on time. The candidate must thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong decision-making capabilities to address challenges promptly and efficiently.
Taher offers competitive compensation that includes bonus opportunities, making it an attractive place for culinary professionals seeking both stability and growth. Notably, the role guarantees work-life balance with scheduled hours that exclude nights and weekends, allowing team members to maintain their personal wellbeing alongside a fulfilling career. Furthermore, daily free lunches, provided uniforms, safety equipment including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ongoing training and development contribute to a positive employer experience. Career advancement opportunities are abundant, alongside a corporate culture that values inclusion and belonging, ensuring that each employee can make a meaningful impact in their role and the community they serve.
Currently, Taher is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef-Manager to join its rapidly growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine culinary skills with leadership and management abilities in a dynamic environment focused on both cafeteria and catering operations. The Chef-Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily culinary services, including scratch cooking and food production, while ensuring exceptional guest service standards are met or exceeded. Moreover, the role demands hands-on supervision to ensure that food safety, sanitation, and quality controls are strictly adhered to according to corporate, state, and federal regulations.
The ideal candidate will take full accountability for culinary management responsibilities such as purchasing, inventory control, receiving, and production. Leadership is key in this role as the Chef-Manager will hire, schedule, train, and mentor staff to foster a collaborative and efficient team environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting daily with customers, clients, and the internal team to promote superior customer service. Financial acumen is also required, as the Chef-Manager must maintain control over food and labor costs to meet profitability goals and contribute to Taher's overall success.
In addition to managing daily kitchen operations, the Chef-Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing weekly menus, managing catering events, and ensuring that all operational deadlines such as invoicing and reporting are completed accurately and on time. The candidate must thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and demonstrate strong decision-making capabilities to address challenges promptly and efficiently.
Taher offers competitive compensation that includes bonus opportunities, making it an attractive place for culinary professionals seeking both stability and growth. Notably, the role guarantees work-life balance with scheduled hours that exclude nights and weekends, allowing team members to maintain their personal wellbeing alongside a fulfilling career. Furthermore, daily free lunches, provided uniforms, safety equipment including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ongoing training and development contribute to a positive employer experience. Career advancement opportunities are abundant, alongside a corporate culture that values inclusion and belonging, ensuring that each employee can make a meaningful impact in their role and the community they serve.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a culinary environment
- current Serv SAFE certification
- ability to understand and positively impact P&L statements, cost of sales, food cost, and inventory control
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- computer skills with knowledge of MS Office products
- experience with exposition cooking preferred
- catering experience preferred
- ability to function and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
- must pass a criminal background check
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a culinary environment
- current Serv SAFE certification
- experience with exposition cooking preferred
- catering experience preferred
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- computer skills with knowledge of MS Office products
- ability to function and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Plan, organize, and supervise daily service and culinary operations including retail and catering services
- full accountability for culinary management including purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production
- hire, schedule, train, and mentor staff
- maintain production, safety, and sanitation standards per corporate, state, and federal requirements
- evaluate quality of raw food and finished product
- perform in a high-energy environment
- create and oversee execution of weekly menus
- provide superior customer service and interact daily with customers and clients
- meet office deadlines including keying invoices and reporting
- control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals are met
- perform additional duties as requested by leadership team
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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