Head Chef: Fresh Menu Architect & Team Leader

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off holidays

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Head Chef to design and execute weekly menus from scratch with input from clients and the management team. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation practices, and maintain strong communication with management and customers.

The role emphasizes high-volume, high-quality meal production with attention to safety, presentation, and timely execution. Benefits include holidays, vacation time, 401K with company match, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Must 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

• Design and execute weekly menus from scratch with input from client and management.
• Direct food preparation and staff in line with company values.
• Uphold sanitation practices and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain communication with management and customers.
• Oversee kitchen staff, schedules, and performance with management approval.
• Order supplies and manage inventory within budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Instruction following

Customer handling

Cooking methods

Professional appearance

Record keeping

Emergency solutions

Kitchen safety

Education

Culinary degree

Manager sanitation cert

Background check approved

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Head Chef to design and execute weekly menus from scratch with input from clients and the management team. You will lead kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation practices, and maintain strong communication with management and customers.

The role emphasizes high-volume, high-quality meal production with attention to safety, presentation, and timely execution. Benefits include holidays, vacation time, 401K with company match, and health coverage.