Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $49,900.00 - $67,300.00
Benefits
Very few late nights
Weekend hours off
Paid Vacations
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. Known for its commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service, Upper Crust has become a trusted name in collegiate food service. The company was founded with a clear vision to address a common challenge faced by Fraternity and Sorority houses: the lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. Since its inception, Upper Crust has remained true to its roots, prioritizing great food and personal service. Today, this company prepares tens of thousands of meals weekly, catering to students nationwide with an emphasis on reliability and culinary excellence.
Upper Crust Food Service is currently seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. This role supports the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operation including food preparation, managing staff, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef is expected to consistently communicate effectively with management and customers, ensuring that products and services exceed expectations. This position is ideal for a classically trained culinary professional who has a passion for from-scratch cooking and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. The employment type offers minimal late nights and weekend hours, providing a healthy work-life balance. The company also offers a competitive salary package that includes paid vacations, healthcare benefits, and a 401K plan with company match, underlining their commitment to employee wellbeing and job satisfaction.
Upper Crust Food Service is currently seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. This role supports the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen operation including food preparation, managing staff, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards. The Sous Chef is expected to consistently communicate effectively with management and customers, ensuring that products and services exceed expectations. This position is ideal for a classically trained culinary professional who has a passion for from-scratch cooking and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment. The employment type offers minimal late nights and weekend hours, providing a healthy work-life balance. The company also offers a competitive salary package that includes paid vacations, healthcare benefits, and a 401K plan with company match, underlining their commitment to employee wellbeing and job satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Be familiar with the industry’s best practices
Job Qualifications
- 2+ years of food service skills or related experience preferred
- Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting
- Ability to pass a background check
- Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, is preferred
Job Duties
- Work with the Head Chef, ensuring that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and according to specifications or requests
- Collaborate with the Chef to create seasonal, relevant and evolving menu concepts
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
- Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes
- Help with unloading, inspecting, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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