Head Chef

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $25.00 - $30.00

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 renowned food service company dedicated to serving Sororities and Fraternities across the United States. Established with the vision to bring consistency, professionalism, and high-quality food to Greek life kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service has distinguished itself by focusing on freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. The company addresses the common challenges faced by fraternity and sorority houses, particularly the lack of professional kitchen management and reliable food preparation. Today, Upper Crust Food Service proudly prepares tens of thousands of meals weekly, ensuring that students nationwide receive fresh, healthy, and delicious food tailored to... 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
Ability to pass a background check
Culinary degree is a plus
Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Ability to work well as part of a team
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Professional appearance and positive attitude
Ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
Familiarity with 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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