Head Chef — Lead Fresh, From-Scratch Campus Dining

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off for holidays

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, design weekly menus from scratch, and collaborate with management and clients to deliver high-quality meals.

You will oversee culinary staff, ensure food safety and sanitation, and maintain excellent presentation and flavor. The role offers meaningful ownership, stable hours compared to typical hospitality, and opportunities for growth in a national dining program.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and design fresh menus.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and best practices.
• Experience in high-volume production settings with quality presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and execute menus.
• Lead kitchen staff and manage shifts and performance with management.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards per regulations.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and budget alignment.
• Communicate with management and clients via calls and emails.

Skills

Teamwork

Instruction comprehension

Customer handling

Cooking methods

Professional appearance

Kitchen management

Emergency procedures

Best practices

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

3+ years high-volume food production experience

Manager sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, design weekly menus from scratch, and collaborate with management and clients to deliver high-quality meals.

You will oversee culinary staff, ensure food safety and sanitation, and maintain excellent presentation and flavor. The role offers meaningful ownership, stable hours compared to typical hospitality, and opportunities for growth in a national dining program.