Head Chef for Greek Life — Fresh From-Scratch Menus

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

A competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet insur

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Auburn, AL, is seeking a Head Chef to lead fresh, from-scratch menus weekly with input from clients and management.

You will direct all food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation, and maintain high standards of presentation and flavor while upholding company values.

This role offers a collaborative environment, manageable hours, and opportunities to shape meals for Greek life nationwide.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus.
• Menu meetings with the chapter will be required.
• Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor.
• Send photos regularly of meal presentations to management.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely manner.
• Oversee and train kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management’s approval.
• Order supplies in accordance with budgetary requirements and stock inventory.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Ensure compliance with all policies among staff.

Skills

Team coordination

Oral/written instructions

Customer handling

Cooking methods

Professional appearance

Kitchen management

Emergency response

Industry best practices

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Manager-level sanitation certification (required within 30 days)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Auburn, AL, is seeking a Head Chef to lead fresh, from-scratch menus weekly with input from clients and management.

You will direct all food preparation, supervise kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation, and maintain high standards of presentation and flavor while upholding company values.

This role offers a collaborative environment, manageable hours, and opportunities to shape meals for Greek life nationwide.