Head Chef

Upper Crust Food Service•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

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. This position is highly competitive, we are accepting resumes immediately.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree is a plus

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.