Substitute Chef

Upper Crust Food Service•Cleveland, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a flexible, as-needed role with no set schedule, requiring reliable, ready-to-go coverage when needed. Substitute Chefs step into a kitchen, follow the campus’s established menu and spec sheet, and keep meal service running smoothly for the day. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, dependable Substitute Chef who takes pride in showing up when it counts.

Requirements

Ability to adapt quickly to a new kitchen, team, and routine with minimal onboarding.
Reliable and responsive to shift requests, often on short notice.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities, including school staff and students.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for confirming shifts and reporting issues.
Ability to follow another chef's established menu and spec sheet accurately

Nice To Haves

2+ years food service experience preferred
K–12 or institutional food service experience is a plus.
Experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
Ability to pass a background check and any additional screening required to work on school campuses
Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to the assigned school cafeteria for scheduled substitute shifts, ready to step in on short notice
Follow the campus’s established menu and spec sheet to prepare and serve that day’s meals as planned
Set up workstations and prepare the ingredients needed for the day’s service
Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state, local, and school nutrition program regulations.
Maintain a professional and positive attitude with cafeteria staff, school personnel, and students.
Adapt quickly to each campus’s kitchen layout, equipment, and routines when covering a new location.
Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing deliveries as needed.
Communicate shift confirmations and any issues promptly with campus and regional management.