Flexible On-Call School Kitchen Chef

Upper Crust Food Service; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

School hours only

Diverse campuses

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking substitute chefs to provide reliable, on-demand coverage for school cafeterias across the district. This is a flexible, on-call role with no set schedule, designed to keep meal service running smoothly when needed.

You will follow established menus and specs, set up stations, and coordinate with campus and regional management. The position emphasizes quick adaptation, professionalism, and strong food safety practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking substitute chefs to provide reliable, on-demand coverage for school cafeterias across the district. This is a flexible, on-call role with no set schedule, designed to keep meal service running smoothly when needed.

You will follow established menus and specs, set up stations, and coordinate with campus and regional management. The position emphasizes quick adaptation, professionalism, and strong food safety practices.