Head Chef — From-Scratch Menus, Limited Late Nights

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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, dental, vision, and pet 보험

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Head Chef to lead from-scratch menu development for diverse Greek life clients nationwide. You will direct food preparation, manage kitchen staff, and ensure top results in taste, presentation, and sanitation.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, staff mentorship, and collaboration with management to deliver outstanding meals while maintaining a calm, efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Instructions

Professional demeanor

Cooking methods

Kitchen management

Emergency handling

Industry best practices

Education

3+ years high-volume food production

Background check required

Culinary degree preferred

Sanitation certification (manager level)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Head Chef to lead from-scratch menu development for diverse Greek life clients nationwide. You will direct food preparation, manage kitchen staff, and ensure top results in taste, presentation, and sanitation.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, staff mentorship, and collaboration with management to deliver outstanding meals while maintaining a calm, efficient kitchen environment.