Head Chef

Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

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 company proud to serve Fraternities and Sororities with a reputation built on freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service. The company originated from a vision to address a significant challenge faced by many Greek houses - the lack of consistent professionalism and quality in kitchen operations. Since its inception, Upper Crust Food Service has stayed true to its commitment to great food and personalized service, evolving to become a trusted name in the hospitality industry. Today, the chefs at Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across... Show More

Job Requirements

3+ years of experience in professional, high-volume food production or catering or equivalent education and experience
ability to pass a background check
culinary degree preferred
valid manager level sanitation certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
ability to work well as part of a team
capability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
ability to deal professionally with challenging customers
commitment to professional appearance and positive attitude
excellent kitchen and staff management record
ability to handle emergency situations accurately and quickly
familiarity with industry best practices
ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
capability to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours
ability to work in a noisy, busy kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, sharp objects, slippery floors, and cleaning chemicals

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
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
proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
understanding and commitment to a professional appearance and positive attitude
excellent record of kitchen and staff management
familiarity with industry best practices

Job Duties

Prepare, design, and execute menus
hold menu meetings with chapters as 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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