Head Chef

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $49,500.00 - $74,200.00

Benefits

very few late nights and weekend hours

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 company specializing in providing fresh, high-quality food services tailored specifically for sororities and fraternities. With a commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in delivering consistent and professional kitchen operations. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to address common challenges faced by fraternity and sorority houses, particularly the lack of consistency and professionalism in their kitchen management. Over the years, the company has stayed true to its roots by emphasizing excellent food prepared from scratch and personal service that meets... 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
3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
ability to pass a background check
must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment

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
demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
ability to work well as part of a team
show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
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
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

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