Head Chef

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Temporary

Hourly

Internship

Consulting

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $25.00

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 renowned food service company dedicated to serving Sororities and Fraternities with an emphasis on freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service. Established to address the common challenges faced by Greek life houses, especially a lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations, Upper Crust Food Service strives to deliver outstanding meals prepared from scratch. The company takes pride in its commitment to high standards, ensuring that every dish is crafted with care and excellence. With nationwide operations, the chefs at Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals each week, catering to... Show More

Job Requirements

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
ability to work well as part of a team
ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
commitment to a professional appearance and positive attitude
maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
ability to exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
familiarity with the industry's best practices
capability to work in a loud and busy kitchen environment with exposure to hazards such as hot surfaces, sharp knives, and slippery floors
capability to work in extreme heat or cold
ability to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
exposure to cleaning chemicals

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
ability to work well as part of a team
understanding, remembering, and applying oral and/or written instructions
proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
commitment to a professional appearance and positive attitude
excellent record of kitchen and staff management
familiarity 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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