Head Chef

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $49,600.00 - $74,300.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Very few late nights

Weekend hours off

time off for most holidays

Paid Vacations

Competitive 401K with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet insurance

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a leading food service provider dedicated to delivering fresh, high-quality meals to Sororities and Fraternities across the country. Established with a clear vision to tackle the common challenge of inconsistency and unprofessionalism often found in fraternity and sorority kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service has grown into a trusted name recognized for excellence in food preparation and customer service. The company emphasizes freshness, variety, and exceptional customer experiences, preparing tens of thousands of made-from-scratch meals weekly for college students nationwide.

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Job Requirements

3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
ability to pass a background check
must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
ability to work well as part of a team
understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop
exposure to cleaning chemicals
capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold
cooking experience in high-volume or catering environments

Job Qualifications

3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
culinary degree is a plus
must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
ability to work well as part of a team
understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
be familiar with the industry's best practices
ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude

Job Duties

Prepare, design, and execute menus
menu meetings with the chapter
create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor
send photos regularly of meal presentations to management
maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes
ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner
oversee and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management's approval
order supplies in accordance with budgetary requirements and stock inventory
enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations
maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers
assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management
communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts
ensure compliance with all policies among staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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