Cook

  • Taher Incorporated
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Full Time
Taher, Inc. is growing and is looking for a Head Cook to join our team!

Essential Functions:

Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes

Ensuring 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 al menu items needed for regular and a la carte lines

Ability to effectively lead a small staff and provide clear direction and training

Checks on all equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units

Effectively utilizes food leftovers per standards

Managing ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of all perishable products following specific procedures and HACCP standards

Reinforcing USDA regulations

Conducting cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs

Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and budget performance

Establishing monthly food and labor cost goals

Promotes nutrition education in school and community

Using 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.

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 lead a small team

Strong communication skills with employees and client

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 requiredEOE/AA
Job ID: 523486649
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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