Campus Dining Head Chef - Lead, From-Scratch Menus

Upper Crust Food Service; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen for a chapter house, planning weekly menus and leading a high-volume team. You will ensure cleanliness, safety, and quality across all meals, while collaborating with the chapter to meet culinary standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu planning, staff training, and adherence to safety regulations. Qualified candidates will have strong cooking skills, reliable supervision, and a calm approach under pressure.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with regular meetings with the chapter.
• Lead kitchen team, ensure cleanliness and compliance with codes.
• Train and oversee kitchen staff; manage schedules and performance with management approval.
• Order supplies within budget and maintain inventory.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state/local regulations.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management and the chapter by phone, email, and text.
• Ensure adherence to UCFS policies.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team training

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Manager-level sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to run the kitchen for a chapter house, planning weekly menus and leading a high-volume team. You will ensure cleanliness, safety, and quality across all meals, while collaborating with the chapter to meet culinary standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu planning, staff training, and adherence to safety regulations. Qualified candidates will have strong cooking skills, reliable supervision, and a calm approach under pressure.