Talented Chef sought for Lisa Academy

Little Rock, AR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Free Daily Lunch

Uniforms Provided

Safety practices and personal protective equipment

Employee training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Culture of inclusion and belonging

Job Description

Taher, Inc. is a well-established, family-owned food service management company that has built a strong reputation in the industry by specializing in a variety of dining solutions. These include K-12 school meals, corporate dining, senior dining, catering, vending, prepared services, and baked goods. Taher is especially known for its commitment to quality, freshness, and innovation in food service, with chefs who develop recipes prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients inspired from global cuisines. This approach ensures that the dining experience is both delightful and nurturing for guests across different sectors. Recognized by Food Management Magazine as a Top 25 Food Service Management Company, Taher exemplifies excellence and leadership in the food service industry.

This particular role is for a Chef to lead the school lunch program, a Monday through Friday daytime opportunity. In this position, the Chef will play a critical leadership role within the school environment, responsible for ensuring the highest level of service and quality of meals served. The role involves managing food preparation with strict adherence to USDA regulations, maintaining meal quality and timeliness, and overseeing food safety and sanitation practices. The Chef will also be accountable for managing inventory, controlling food costs, and ensuring compliance with HACCP standards. Additionally, the Chef will lead and develop a team, including training and motivating staff to deliver excellent service. This position offers competitive benefits such as guaranteed hours without nights or weekends, free daily lunch, uniforms, and personal protective equipment along with opportunities for training, advancement, and working within a culture of inclusion and belonging. The role is suited for an individual with culinary expertise, experience in managing food service operations, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting a positive team culture.

Job Requirements

Associate degree in culinary arts or at least 3 years of previous experience in a similar position
Exemplary customer service skills
Previous purchasing and experience controlling food cost
Able to manage, train, and motivate a team
Ability to perform in a fast paced environment
Previous catering experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Successfully pass a criminal background check

Job Qualifications

Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience
Previous culinary experience especially in a similar role
Experience in food purchasing and inventory management
Knowledge of USDA regulations and HACCP standards
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Strong customer service skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Previous catering experience preferred
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

Ensuring USDA regulations are followed
Ensuring that all meals are correctly prepared and are within acceptable time limits
Verifying that all meals meet quality standards
Managing the ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of all perishable products following specific procedures and HACCP standards
Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and performance to budget
Maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe kitchen environment
Establish monthly food and labor cost goals
conducting cost control analysis
Follow standardized recipes, writing menus, and monitoring product and menu costs
Assists in managing and training team members
Leads all catering functions as needed
Performs additional related tasks as assigned by leadership