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 $49,400.00 - $74,100.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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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 distinguished food service provider specializing in catering to the unique needs of Sororities and Fraternities across the United States. Renowned for their commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and exemplary customer service, Upper Crust Food Service has carved a niche within the hospitality industry by addressing a critical challenge faced by Greek life households — the lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. Since its inception, the company has stayed true to its founding vision by consistently delivering fresh, from-scratch meals prepared by skilled chefs who serve tens of thousands of students every week... 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

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
  • Hold 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)

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