Head Chef — From-Scratch Menus, Flexible Hours, Great Benefits

careers-ucfs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid vacations

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Head Chef to design and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with input from clients and Management. Lead kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation, and maintain outstanding communication with management and customers while delivering high-quality meals with exceptional presentation and flavor.

The role emphasizes collaboration, a focus on live kitchen leadership, and the ability to drive gastronomic quality across diverse Greek housing

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Maintain records of kitchen and staff management.
• Exhibit accuracy and speed in emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Be familiar with industry best practices.

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

Follow instructions

Customer handling

Culinary methods

Appearance & attitude

Kitchen management

Emergency response

Best practices

Education

3+ years high-volume food production

Culinary degree a plus

Sanitation certification (manager level)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Head Chef to design and execute fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with input from clients and Management. Lead kitchen staff, ensure top sanitation, and maintain outstanding communication with management and customers while delivering high-quality meals with exceptional presentation and flavor.

The role emphasizes collaboration, a focus on live kitchen leadership, and the ability to drive gastronomic quality across diverse Greek housing