Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $17.00
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 dedicated catering company specializing in providing fresh, healthy food service exclusively for sororities and fraternities across the nation. Known for our commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner for Greek life communities. Since our inception, Upper Crust Food Service has focused on solving a persistent challenge faced by many fraternity and sorority houses — the lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. Through our unwavering dedication to quality food and personalized service, we have grown to prepare tens of thousands of meals... 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
- culinary degree is a plus
- must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold
- required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop
- must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
- exposure to cleaning chemicals
- the work environment can be loud and busy
- there are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors
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
- 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
Job Duties
- Prepare, design, and execute menus
- hold 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 Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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