Head Chef

Columbia, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $46,300.00 - $69,400.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Very few late nights

Weekend hours off

Time off for holidays

Paid Vacations

401K with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet insurance

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a specialized catering company dedicated to serving Sororities and Fraternities across the nation with high-quality, fresh, and diverse menu options. Known for its commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service, Upper Crust Food Service addresses a unique challenge faced by Greek life houses—a lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. Founded with a vision to deliver consistent, professional, and delicious meals, Upper Crust Food Service has grown to prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students, helping to enhance the Greek life experience with healthy and made-from-scratch food.

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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

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
ability to pass a background check
must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment

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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