Head Chef - Create From-Scratch Menus & Lead Kitchen Team

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

Competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet保险

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to design and execute weekly menus from scratch, guiding a kitchen team and maintaining high sanitation standards. You will collaborate with clients and management to deliver high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, ability to manage busy kitchen operations, and adherence to safety regulations. A culinary degree and sanitation certification are preferred, with opportunities for meaningful

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Culinary degree is a plus and preferred.
• Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute weekly menus from scratch with client input and management.
• Direct food preparation and staff in line with company values; uphold sanitation practices.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area; ensure timely kitchen operations.
• Oversee and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management approval.
• Order supplies within budget and manage stock inventory; ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Manager sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to design and execute weekly menus from scratch, guiding a kitchen team and maintaining high sanitation standards. You will collaborate with clients and management to deliver high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, ability to manage busy kitchen operations, and adherence to safety regulations. A culinary degree and sanitation certification are preferred, with opportunities for meaningful