line cook - Tallahassee, FL

Upper Crust Food Service is a leading provider of fresh, high-quality meals tailored specifically for Sororities and Fraternities across the United States. With a strong commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and exceptional customer service, Upper Crust Food Service has built a reputation for delivering consistent and professional kitchen services to Greek life houses nationwide. Founded with the vision to address the inconsistency and lack of professionalism often found in fraternity and sorority kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service brings a dedicated focus on great food prepared from scratch and excellent personal service. This dedication has allowed the company to grow considerably, preparing tens of thousands of meals weekly for students at numerous institutions around the country. The position of Head Chef at Upper Crust Food Service is a unique and rewarding opportunity that combines culinary expertise with leadership and management skills. Head Chefs play a critical role in planning, designing, and executing fresh, from-scratch weekly menus, with collaboration and input from both clients and the internal management team. This role requires not only culinary excellence but also the ability to direct food preparation activities and manage kitchen staff while upholding the company’s core values and culture. Cleanliness and sanitation are top priorities, with the Head Chef responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and food safety are always maintained. Working at Upper Crust Food Service provides an unparalleled lifestyle within the hospitality industry. Unlike many chef roles that demand late nights and weekend work, this position offers a more balanced schedule with very few late nights and reduced weekend hours, enabling a better work-life balance. Employees also benefit from time off for most holidays, paid vacations, and a competitive 401K plan with a company match. Additional benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, and pet insurance, supporting overall wellness for the team. In addition to overseeing daily meal preparation, the Head Chef maintains outstanding communication with management and customers, regularly providing meal presentation photos and collaborating on menu adjustments to meet client preferences. This role demands a professional and positive attitude and requires effective coordination with kitchen staff to ensure timely operations and excellent customer satisfaction. The Head Chef also handles ordering supplies, inventory management, training and scheduling staff, enforcing sanitation standards, and aiding in the planning of special events. Candidates for the Head Chef position should be passionate about food, driven by creativity, and committed to culinary excellence. The company values team players who can demonstrate proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, and kitchen equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and leadership skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to tackle challenges with accuracy and speed. A culinary degree is a plus, but extensive relevant experience and a commitment to ongoing certification, such as sanitation management, are essential. Upper Crust Food Service is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. The company prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and others as mandated by federal, state, and local laws. This commitment extends through all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. If you are enthusiastic about creating fresh, homemade food and enjoy making a positive impact every day, Upper Crust Food Service invites you to apply and join their passionate team of culinary professionals.

• 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