Head Chef

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.00 - $31.00

Benefits

very few late nights and weekend hours

time off for most holidays

Paid Vacations

a competitive 401K with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet insurance

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished and specialized food service company dedicated to serving sororities and fraternities across the United States. Established with a clear mission to address and resolve the common challenges faced by Greek life houses, particularly regarding consistency and professionalism in the kitchen, Upper Crust Food Service has built a reputation for delivering fresh, high-quality, and diverse meals with exceptional customer service. The company's unwavering commitment to freshness and quality has made it a trusted partner, preparing tens of thousands of meals weekly for students nationwide. Upper Crust Food Service stands out in the hospitality industry by offering an unmatched lifestyle for its chefs, including fewer late nights and weekend hours compared to typical food service jobs, which contributes to a healthy work-life balance. The company embodies a culture of excellence, professionalism, and passion for food, maintaining strong relationships with clients and staff alike while continuously innovating its offerings. Show More

The role of Head Chef at Upper Crust Food Service is a critical leadership position responsible for the creative and operational success of kitchen operations within fraternity and sorority houses. The Head Chef plays an instrumental role in designing, planning, and executing weekly menus that are fresh, made from scratch, and tailored with input from both the client and management teams. This position requires overseeing all aspects of food preparation, managing kitchen staff, ensuring the highest standards of sanitation and food safety, and maintaining clear communication with management and customers. The Head Chef must consistently deliver delicious meals that meet the company’s rigorous standards for presentation and flavor while fostering a positive and professional kitchen environment. This position is ideal for a classically trained chef with a deep passion for culinary arts who enjoys creating innovative, fresh dishes and delights in making people happy through food. Additionally, the role offers competitive compensation ranging from $21 to $31 per hour and benefits including health, dental, vision, pet insurance, a 401K with company match, paid vacations, and holidays off. For those eager to be part of a team that values food quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, this is an exciting and highly competitive opportunity to advance one’s culinary career and make a meaningful impact in the hospitality and food service industry.Show Less

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 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 pass a background check
ability to work well as part of a team
understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
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 Duties

Prepare, design, and execute menus
menu meetings with the chapter will be 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

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