Head Chef - Fresh Greek Menus, Flexible Hours & Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; Maine; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacations

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Maine is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead from scratch weekly menus, direct kitchen staff, and ensure top sanitation and food safety.

You will design and execute menus, manage budget and inventory, train staff, and coordinate with management to deliver high-quality meals with excellent presentation for Greek life nationwide. Must pass background check; culinary degree preferred; strong leadership required.

Qualifications

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

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 leadership

Cooking methods

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Manager sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Maine is seeking a classically trained Chef to lead from scratch weekly menus, direct kitchen staff, and ensure top sanitation and food safety.

You will design and execute menus, manage budget and inventory, train staff, and coordinate with management to deliver high-quality meals with excellent presentation for Greek life nationwide. Must pass background check; culinary degree preferred; strong leadership required.