Lunch cook job description
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Example lunch cook requirements on a job description
Lunch cook requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in lunch cook job postings.
Sample lunch cook requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Culinary training or experience in a professional kitchen.
- Food safety certification.
- ServSafe certification.
- Proficiency in food preparation and presentation.
Sample required lunch cook soft skills
- Excellent customer service.
- Flexibility and reliability.
- Ability to multi-task and manage workload.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
Lunch cook job description example 1
Taher, Inc. Professional Food Service Management lunch cook job description
Essential Functions:
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
* 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.
Location 11111 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 Qualifications and Skills:
* 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
EOE/AA
Shift Monday - Friday Day Hours Regular/ Temporary Regular
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
* 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.
Location 11111 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 Qualifications and Skills:
* 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
EOE/AA
Shift Monday - Friday Day Hours Regular/ Temporary Regular
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024