Head Chef - From-Scratch Menus, Flexible Hours & Benefits

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; 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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead menu design, kitchen operations, and staff management for our Greek life dining program in Baton Rouge, LA. You will create fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with client input and ensure top sanitation and presentation.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, training staff, controlling costs, coordinating events, and maintaining strong communication with management and customers to deliver outstanding meals and service.

Qualifications

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

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

Teamwork

Communication

Cooking methods

Professional appearance

Kitchen management

Problem solving

Education

3+ years in high-volume food production or catering

Culinary degree is a plus

Manager sanitation certification (within 30 days)

Background check clearance

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead menu design, kitchen operations, and staff management for our Greek life dining program in Baton Rouge, LA. You will create fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with client input and ensure top sanitation and presentation.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, training staff, controlling costs, coordinating events, and maintaining strong communication with management and customers to deliver outstanding meals and service.