Chapter Kitchen Lead — From-Scratch Menus & Mentorship

Upper Crust Food Service; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen for a chapter house, planning fresh, from-scratch menus and directing a high-volume kitchen team. You will train staff, manage schedules, and ensure food safety standards are met while maintaining budget and inventory.

This hands-on leadership role requires a culinary background and the ability to work closely with management and the chapter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree is a plus but 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 regular menu meetings.
• Lead kitchen team, train staff, manage schedules and assess performance.
• Order supplies within budget and maintain inventory.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per regulations.
• Coordinate special events as directed by management.
• Communicate with management and the chapter by phone, email, and text.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Sanitation certification

Culinary proficiency

Background check clearance

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen for a chapter house, planning fresh, from-scratch menus and directing a high-volume kitchen team. You will train staff, manage schedules, and ensure food safety standards are met while maintaining budget and inventory.

This hands-on leadership role requires a culinary background and the ability to work closely with management and the chapter.