Flexible Substitute Chef - School-Hour Shifts

Jobless; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a dependable Substitute Chef to support school cafeterias on an on-call basis. You will step into various kitchens, follow established menus, and ensure meals are prepared and served as planned.

Ideal candidates adapt quickly to different campus layouts, maintain sanitation standards, and communicate issues promptly with management. This role offers flexible hours aligned with school schedules across districts.

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 staff and students.
• Strong verbal and written communication for confirming shifts and reporting issues.
• Ability to follow established menus and specs 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 ingredients for the day’s service.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per regulations.
• Maintain a professional attitude with cafeteria staff, personnel, and students.
• Adapt quickly to each campus's kitchen layout and routines when covering a new location.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing deliveries as needed.
• Communicate shift confirmations and issues with campus and regional management.

Skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Menu adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a dependable Substitute Chef to support school cafeterias on an on-call basis. You will step into various kitchens, follow established menus, and ensure meals are prepared and served as planned.

Ideal candidates adapt quickly to different campus layouts, maintain sanitation standards, and communicate issues promptly with management. This role offers flexible hours aligned with school schedules across districts.