Cook

Batavia, IL, US Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
 
We want YOU to come cook with us!
Monday through Friday daytime hours! No nights! No weekends!


If you enjoy cooking, working with a team of professionals, we have a spot for you on our team!

Essential Functions:
* Provide the highest quality of guest service at all times
* Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth service period
* Execute recipes to the letter and assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
* Portions food products prior to cooking according to recipe specifications
* Follows all food safety and sanitation standards
* Follows and completes production sheets
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Able to meet deadlines in completion of daily workload
* Set up and tear down of workstation
* Polite and professional communication style
* Understands and utilizes FIFO
* Performs other related duties as requested by the leadership team
 
We are proud to offer competitive benefits including:
* 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
 
Who we are:
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company specializing in K-12 school lunch management in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.
About this role

Summary

Prepare and cook food, follow recipes, maintain hygiene, and meet deadlines.

Job title

Cook

Experience level

none

Industry

food service

Location requirements

Batavia, IL, USA, on-site only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food safetysanitationrecipe executionFIFO

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cookingfood safetyfood sanitation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Batavia, IL, USA

On-site City