Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $47,200.00 - $70,700.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid vacation
401k
Pet insurance
Job Description
Upper Crust Food Service is a leading provider of fresh, high-quality meals specifically tailored for Sorority and Fraternity houses across the country. Founded with a vision to bring consistency and professionalism to fraternity and sorority kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service has grown to serve tens of thousands of meals weekly. The company prides itself on its commitment to freshness, variety, quality, and excellent customer service, making it a trusted partner in the Greek life community nationwide. By focusing on great food made from scratch and personalized service, Upper Crust Food Service stands out in the hospitality industry with a strong reputation for professionalism and consistency. Their chefs enjoy a lifestyle with minimal late nights and weekend work, promoting a balanced work-life experience.
The Head Chef role at Upper Crust Food Service is a pivotal position charged with creating, planning, and executing fresh, from-scratch weekly menus. This role involves direct communication and menu planning with clients and management, ensuring that the food preparation aligns with the company’s core values and standards. The Head Chef oversees all food preparation activities, leads kitchen staff, manages sanitation practices, and maintains open communication with management and customers to guarantee outstanding culinary products and customer service. This position offers the rare opportunity to work in a professional environment that supports work-life balance while leading kitchen operations to deliver high standards. Responsibilities include regular menu meetings with chapters, presentation of meals with photographs sent to management, high-quality food preparation, kitchen sanitation, staff training, inventory management, and adherence to food safety regulations. The company offers competitive benefits such as paid vacations, holiday time off, health and pet insurance, and a 401K with company match, making it an attractive employment choice for chefs passionate about food and customer satisfaction. If you are a classically trained chef driven by creativity and a passion for food, this is an excellent chance to be an essential part of a dynamic team dedicated to fresh, healthy Greek life food.
The Head Chef role at Upper Crust Food Service is a pivotal position charged with creating, planning, and executing fresh, from-scratch weekly menus. This role involves direct communication and menu planning with clients and management, ensuring that the food preparation aligns with the company’s core values and standards. The Head Chef oversees all food preparation activities, leads kitchen staff, manages sanitation practices, and maintains open communication with management and customers to guarantee outstanding culinary products and customer service. This position offers the rare opportunity to work in a professional environment that supports work-life balance while leading kitchen operations to deliver high standards. Responsibilities include regular menu meetings with chapters, presentation of meals with photographs sent to management, high-quality food preparation, kitchen sanitation, staff training, inventory management, and adherence to food safety regulations. The company offers competitive benefits such as paid vacations, holiday time off, health and pet insurance, and a 401K with company match, making it an attractive employment choice for chefs passionate about food and customer satisfaction. If you are a classically trained chef driven by creativity and a passion for food, this is an excellent chance to be an essential part of a dynamic team dedicated to fresh, healthy Greek life food.
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 chapters
- 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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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