Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,600.00 - $72,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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 provider specializing in delivering fresh, high-quality meals tailored specifically for sororities and fraternities across the United States. Founded to address a unique challenge faced by Greek life houses—the inconsistency and lack of professionalism in kitchen operations—Upper Crust Food Service has grown into a trusted name known for exceptional freshness, variety, and superior customer service. With an emphasis on preparing meals from scratch, the company takes pride in its commitment to quality and personalized service. Today, thousands of students enjoy the nutritious and appealing meals prepared weekly by Upper Crust’s talented team... Show More
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 plus 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 stand for long periods, up to 8 plus hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop
- Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
- Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- The work environment can be loud and busy
- There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors
Job Qualifications
- 3 plus 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
- Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Be familiar with the industry's best practices
- Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
- 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
- Conduct 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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