Head Chef — From-Scratch Menus, Light Nights

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Head Chef to lead menu design and daily kitchen operations for nationwide Greek-life dining programs. You will plan weekly menus with clients and management, direct kitchen staff, and ensure top-quality meals and presentation.

The role emphasizes strong sanitation, scheduling, and cost control, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to special events. 3+ years in a high-volume setting are preferred, and a sanitation certification is required

Qualifications

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering.
• Culinary degree is a plus.
• Must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

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

Instruction comprehension

Customer service under pressure

Cooking methods

Professional appearance/attitude

Kitchen and staff management

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Manager-level sanitation certification (required within 30 days)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Head Chef to lead menu design and daily kitchen operations for nationwide Greek-life dining programs. You will plan weekly menus with clients and management, direct kitchen staff, and ensure top-quality meals and presentation.

The role emphasizes strong sanitation, scheduling, and cost control, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to special events. 3+ years in a high-volume setting are preferred, and a sanitation certification is required