Head Chef: From-Scratch Menus & Kitchen Leadership

careers-ucfs; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K with match

Health insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in the United States is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead from-scratch menu design, train kitchen staff, and ensure top-quality, safe food preparation for Greek-life clients nationwide.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, coordinate with management, and uphold sanitation, cost controls, and exceptional service. The role offers stable hours, competitive pay, and benefits aligned with a food-service leadership position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain quality standards.
• Strong communication with management and staff.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus.
• Menu meetings with the chapter as needed.
• Create high-quality meals with excellent presentation.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Oversee and train kitchen staff and manage schedules.
• Order supplies and manage inventory within budget.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls and emails.

Skills

Teamwork

Instructions

Customer handling

Cooking methods

Professional appearance

Kitchen management

Emergency response

Best practices

Education

3+ years high-volume food

Background check

Culinary degree consider

Manager sanitation cert

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in the United States is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead from-scratch menu design, train kitchen staff, and ensure top-quality, safe food preparation for Greek-life clients nationwide.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, coordinate with management, and uphold sanitation, cost controls, and exceptional service. The role offers stable hours, competitive pay, and benefits aligned with a food-service leadership position.