Head Chef at Upper Crust Food Service
West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 25

Salary

31.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Professional Manner, Catering, Emergency Situations

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.
At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh healthy Greek life food nationwide. Our Chefs enjoy a lifestyle that is unmatched in the hospitality industry with very few late nights and weekend hours.
Head Chefs are responsible for creating, planning, and executing all fresh, from scratch weekly menus with input from the client and Management team. Direct all food preparation and staff in accordance with company’s core values and culture. Manage and uphold the best sanitation practices in the kitchen. Maintain outstanding communication with management and customers. Consistently deliver outstanding products and customer service
If you are excited to create cool from-scratch food and make people happy every day, APPLY NOW. We’re currently looking for a classically trained Chef who is driven by their love and passion for food.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • 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

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Prepare, design, and execute menus


    • Menu meetings with the chapter will be 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.
      Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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