The Role

Head Chefs run the kitchen for one of our chapter houses — planning and executing fresh, from-scratch menus every week, working directly with the chapter on what lands on the table. You lead the kitchen team, keep the space spotless and up to code, and make sure every plate reflects the standard the house signed up for. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who's as comfortable running a line as they are training the person next to them.

Instructions

Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus, with regular menu meetings with the chapter
Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor, and send photos of plated meals to management
Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary — tables, grills, fryers, ovens, refrigeration, floors, and everything in between
Train and oversee kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management's approval
Order supplies within budget and keep inventory stocked
Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations
Plan and execute special events as directed by management
Communicate regularly with management and the chapter by phone, email, and text
Hold the team accountable to every UCFS policy

Ingredients

3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or equivalent experience
Culinary degree a plus, not required
Manager-level sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Proficiency across cooking methods, cuisines, and kitchen equipment
A steady hand under pressure and a clear head in a crisis
Ability to pass a background check

Chef's Notes

The work environment can be loud and busy, with kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors
Exposure to extreme heat or cold is possible depending on the kitchen environment
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

If you're looking for meaningful work, real ownership, and a team that believes hospitality can make a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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