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 $46,200.00 - $69,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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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 renowned catering company specializing in serving Sororities and Fraternities across the country. Known for its commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service, Upper Crust Food Service has been dedicated to addressing a unique challenge faced by many Fraternity and Sorority houses: lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. Founded with a vision to provide reliable and high-quality food service to Greek life organizations, Upper Crust has grown significantly, preparing tens of thousands of meals weekly for students nationwide.

The company prides itself on combining great food with personal service, maintain... 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
  • ability to pass a background check

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

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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