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Head Chef roles can qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your credentials and the employer's petition. The PERM labor certification process requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf, putting you on a path to lawful permanent residency.
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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 all 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.
Requirements:
- 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 required
EOE/AA
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
INTRODUCTION
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 all 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.
Requirements:
- 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 required
EOE/AA
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Head Chef
Document your culinary credentials before applying
Gather diplomas, apprenticeship certificates, and letters from former employers confirming your title and years in each role. PERM audits frequently target chef positions, and a complete credential file speeds up your employer's DOL labor certification filing.
Target restaurants with existing PERM filing history
Hotel groups, casino food and beverage operations, and multi-unit restaurant chains are far more likely to have in-house HR teams experienced with PERM sponsorship than independent fine-dining concepts that have never sponsored a foreign worker.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the role requires a culinary arts degree and significant supervisory experience, EB-2 may apply. Without an advanced degree, EB-3 skilled worker is the standard route. The category affects your priority date and wait time, especially for applicants from high-demand countries.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Head Chef roles where employers have active PERM or I-140 history. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship data by employer so you can target kitchen leadership positions at companies already familiar with the green card process.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage range for Head Chef in your target city before you sign an offer letter.
Understand how PERM job requirements constrain your role description
DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect the employer's actual minimum requirements. Listing advanced skills your employer does not genuinely need can trigger an audit. Work with your employer to ensure the posted duties match the real day-to-day Head Chef responsibilities.
Green Card Head Chef: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Head Chef role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, but it depends on how the role is defined. EB-2 requires the position to genuinely need an advanced degree, such as a master's in culinary arts or hospitality management, or equivalent credentials. Most Head Chef sponsorships file under EB-3 skilled worker instead, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional training rather than a graduate degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Head Chef?
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads directly to lawful permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 filing, and visa availability together often take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth. H-1B also has narrower specialty occupation requirements that can be harder to satisfy for culinary roles.
What does the PERM process look like for a Head Chef position?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then certifies or audits the application. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. After your priority date becomes current, you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa to receive your green card.
How can I find Head Chef jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Head Chef positions filtered by employers with documented PERM or I-140 sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to cold-applying and then asking each employer whether they sponsor, which many HR teams are unfamiliar with or unwilling to initiate without a strong candidate already identified.
Will my employer need to pay the prevailing wage throughout the green card process?
DOL requires the employer to certify that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Head Chef role at the time of PERM filing. The wage must also be paid once you receive your green card and begin work in the certified position. You can verify current wage levels for your specific city and role classification through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer.