Head Chef: From-Scratch Campus Dining Leader

Upper Crust Food Service; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen for one of our chapter houses. You will plan and execute fresh, from-scratch menus each week, coordinate with the chapter, and supervise kitchen staff to deliver meals that meet the house’s standards.

This role requires strong leadership, a calm under pressure, and a commitment to safety and cleanliness. You will train teammates, manage schedules, and ensure adherence to UCFS policies while maintaining high presentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree a plus, not required
• Manager-level sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Proficiency across cooking methods, cuisines, and kitchen equipment
• A steady hand under pressure and a clear head in a crisis
• Ability to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus, with regular menu meetings with the chapter
• Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation and flavor, and send photos of plated meals to management
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary — tables, grills, fryers, ovens, refrigeration, floors, and everything in between
• Train and oversee kitchen staff, manage schedules, and assess performance with management's approval
• Order supplies within budget and keep inventory stocked
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management
• Communicate regularly with management and the chapter by phone, email, and text
• Hold the team accountable to every UCFS policy

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen for one of our chapter houses. You will plan and execute fresh, from-scratch menus each week, coordinate with the chapter, and supervise kitchen staff to deliver meals that meet the house’s standards.

This role requires strong leadership, a calm under pressure, and a commitment to safety and cleanliness. You will train teammates, manage schedules, and ensure adherence to UCFS policies while maintaining high presentation