Campus Dining Head Chef & Kitchen Leader

Upper Crust Food Service; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen for a chapter house, planning fresh, from-scratch menus and leading a kitchen team. You will train staff, manage schedules, and ensure cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.

This hands-on role requires comfort performing on the line and directing others under pressure. Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory, event execution, and regular communication with management and the chapter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Culinary degree is a plus, not required.
• Manager-level sanitation certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Proficiency across cooking methods, cuisines, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with the chapter.
• Lead the kitchen team, train staff, and manage schedules.
• Keep the kitchen and dining area clean and up to code.
• Order supplies within budget and maintain inventory.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per regulations.
• Plan and run special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management and the chapter.
• Hold the team accountable to UCFS policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Cooking proficiency

Food safety

Communication

Staff training

Background check ready

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen for a chapter house, planning fresh, from-scratch menus and leading a kitchen team. You will train staff, manage schedules, and ensure cleanliness and compliance with safety standards.

This hands-on role requires comfort performing on the line and directing others under pressure. Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory, event execution, and regular communication with management and the chapter.