UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE

Head Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,900.00 - $73,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Vacations
Competitive 401K
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet insurance
time off for most holidays

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a renowned provider of fresh, high-quality food services exclusively catering to sororities and fraternities across the United States. Established with a mission to address the common challenges faced by Greek life houses, particularly a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen, Upper Crust Food Service has become a trusted partner for thousands of college students. The company is well-known for its dedication to freshness, variety, quality, and exceptional customer service, making it a leader in the niche market of Greek life food provisioning. With an emphasis on personal service and culinary excellence, the chefs... 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+ 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
  • culinary degree is a plus
  • must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • capability to work in a loud, busy kitchen environment with exposure to kitchen hazards
  • ability to stand for long periods and lift/move objects up to 50 pounds
  • exposure to cleaning chemicals

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
  • valid manager level sanitation certification or must obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • ability to work well as part of a team
  • understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
  • excellent record of kitchen and staff management
  • ability to handle emergency situations with accuracy and speed
  • commitment to a professional appearance and positive attitude
  • familiarity with the industry's best practices

Job Duties

  • Prepare, design, and execute menus
  • hold menu meetings with the chapter 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)

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