Worcester,MA,USA-based Head Chef-Join The Team! Opening | Hiring

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished food service company dedicated to serving Sororities and Fraternities across the nation with a strong commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and impeccable customer service. Established with a clear vision to address the common issues faced by Greek life houses such as inconsistent food quality and unprofessional kitchen operations, Upper Crust Food Service has grown into a leader in its industry. The company prides itself on maintaining core values centered around delivering fresh, homemade meals while fostering an environment of professionalism and excellence in kitchen management. The chefs at Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly, providing nourishing and delicious food to students nationwide, ensuring that Greek life is sustained with high-quality dining experiences. As a part of Upper Crust Food Service, you will find a career opportunity that respects work-life balance, with few late nights and minimal weekend shifts—qualities that are rare in the hospitality industry. The company is currently seeking passionate, classically trained Chefs who are driven by their love for food and dedication to culinary artistry. The Head Chef position focuses on the creative and operational aspects of menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management. You will be responsible for designing and executing fresh, scratch-made weekly menus in collaboration with clients and the company’s management team. This role demands leadership in directing food preparation activities, supervising kitchen staff, and upholding the highest sanitation standards. In this role, communication is key. You will regularly liaise with both management and customers to ensure confidence in the quality of service and culinary offerings. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for crafting exceptional meals, managing kitchen operations smoothly, and contributing positively to the work environment. Upper Crust Food Service invests in its employees by providing competitive benefits such as paid vacations, a 401K plan with company matching, and a robust insurance package that includes health, dental, vision, and even pet insurance. Becoming a part of this team means embracing the chance to develop your culinary career while enriching the daily lives of students across the country. If you are passionate about creating from-scratch food, eager to lead a team with professionalism, and excited to help shape the Greek dining experience, Upper Crust Food Service offers an inspiring and rewarding work environment. This role is highly competitive, and applications are accepted immediately for chefs ready to bring excellence to the table every day.

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