Kitchen Lead: From-Scratch Creations & Team Leader

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Cairo (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet insur.

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Lead to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and ensure high-quality presentation for clients. You will support a positive team atmosphere while delivering outstanding service and freshly prepared meals to sororities and fraternities.

The role emphasizes food safety, proper handling, and collaboration with management on events and daily operations. A clean, fast-paced kitchen and strong work ethic are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, sanitation, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Ensure presentable plating and proper portioning for clients.
• Apportion and serve food to clients and maintain cleanliness.
• Enforce sanitation and safety standards per regulations.
• Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Assist with unloading, inspecting, and storing raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Food handling knowledge

Work under pressure

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Lead to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and ensure high-quality presentation for clients. You will support a positive team atmosphere while delivering outstanding service and freshly prepared meals to sororities and fraternities.

The role emphasizes food safety, proper handling, and collaboration with management on events and daily operations. A clean, fast-paced kitchen and strong work ethic are essential for success.