Copy of Head Chef - $49100 to $73600 per YEAR

Upper Crust Food Service is a dedicated catering company specializing in serving Sororities and Fraternities across the United States. Renowned for its commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service, Upper Crust Food Service was founded to address a common challenge faced by Greek houses: the lack of consistency and professionalism in kitchen operations. The company prides itself on preparing tens of thousands of fresh, from-scratch meals weekly, tailored specifically to the unique needs and tastes of Greek life students. With a focus on maintaining the highest standards in food quality and customer satisfaction, Upper Crust Food Service has become a trusted partner for Greek organizations nationwide. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for cooking, which has enabled it to build a loyal clientele and maintain a stellar reputation in the hospitality industry. The Head Chef role at Upper Crust Food Service is a critical position, central to the company’s mission of delivering fresh, healthy meals to Greek students. This role involves creating and executing weekly menus, with close collaboration and input from clients and the management team. The successful candidate will lead the kitchen staff and oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring that all dishes meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and flavor. Emphasis is placed on maintaining impeccable sanitation and safety standards, aligning with local and state health regulations. In addition to culinary skills, the Head Chef acts as a manager and communicator, coordinating with management and customers regularly via various communication channels. This role offers a unique lifestyle, with fewer late nights and weekend hours compared to typical hospitality positions, making it an attractive opportunity for chefs seeking work-life balance. Upper Crust Food Service values chefs who are passionate about food, creativity, and delivering excellent customer experiences. The position offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, a competitive 401K plan with company match, and health, dental, vision, and pet insurance. Candidates looking for a rewarding culinary career with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment are encouraged to apply immediately, as the position is highly competitive.

• 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
• must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment