Head Chef

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $47,800.00 - $71,700.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

very few late nights and weekend hours

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 distinguished food service company specializing in delivering fresh, high-quality meals primarily to sororities and fraternities across the United States. Established with a vision to address the need for consistency and professionalism in fraternity and sorority kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service has grown into a trusted provider known for its commitment to freshness, variety, excellence in customer service, and a dedication to preparing meals from scratch. With tens of thousands of meals served weekly, the company prides itself on supporting Greek life communities with nutritious and carefully crafted offerings.

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Job Requirements

ability to work well as part of a team
understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
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
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

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
demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude

Job Duties

Prepare, design, and execute menus
hold menu meetings with chapters as required
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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