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Corporate Chef for Growing Food Service Management Company

Taher, Inc.
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Minnetonka, MN 55345, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • Taher, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Chef to assist in teaching, training, and managing culinary operations while connecting with clients and guests.
  • This role requires a professional culinary degree and at least 3 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including sick time, paid vacation, 401K, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Key responsibilities include producing quality food, managing kitchen staff, conducting nutritional education, and executing catering events.
  • Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences.
At Taher, it really is all about the food!

Our Corporate Chefs assist in teaching, training and managing operations while connecting food and our clients. This highly visible role includes food execution, employee training, and educating students and faculty about culinary programs and food preparation. If you are passionate about preparing food that delights your customers and creating an excellent guest experience, consider joining the Taher team!
 
Essential Functions:
* Produce quality, creative food as it relates to the culinary world
* Manage a kitchen team
* Adhere to all policies and procedures based on food sanitation, preparation, HACCP, etc.
* On display cooking for guests and clients.
* Involved with nutritional education
* Understanding and setting up food displays and executing catering events
* Teaching in small groups
* Must lead by example and be willing to do any job to be involved with the staff to get the job done
* Assist with marketing programs, promotions and menu development in the school lunch program
* Must be flexible, organized, and able to independently manage tasks
* Communicate with food service directors, chef council, district managers and other members of the operations team
* Lead, mentor and train employees on corporate standards, policies and programs
* Foster collaboration across the organization to ensure overall success of company goals
* Enforce Taher's Culinary Standards-Food4life philosophy, recipe adherence, menu development to maintain company standards on inventory and controlling waste and left over food
* Take initiative to find creative and innovative ways to stay current, promote food items within regulations and food cost parameters
* Key team member on the opening team for new business
* Performs additional related duties as assigned by leadership
 
We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:
* Sick time and paid vacation
* 401K
* Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
* Incentive and Bonus Eligible
* Competitive Compensation
* Employee Training and Development
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Employee Safety is a Priority, and we use Viral Sign Advanced Screening for Viruses

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.
Qualifications
* Professional Culinary Degree
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to change direction quickly
* Must be willing to travel and assist where needed
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Proficient computer skills in MS Office and additional platforms
* Must be flexible and able to adapt to change
* Enjoy working with people of all ages and understand "service"
* Excellent time management, planning and execution
* High energy and ability to stand on feet for long periods of time in a fast paced environment
* Successfully pass a criminal background check
 
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