Kitchen Lead & Seasonal Menu Innovator

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation and staff management, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. You will ensure high-quality products and consistent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management, developing seasonal menu concepts, and enforcing sanitation standards across a busy kitchen and dining room. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Follow sanitation procedures to ensure safety.
• Understand food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to specifications.
• Collaborate to create seasonal, evolving menu concepts.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Assist in unloading, inspecting, and storing raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per regulations.
• Maintain professional communication with management and customers.

Skills

Team player

Sanitation procedures

Food handling

Communication

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in food preparation and staff management, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety. You will ensure high-quality products and consistent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with management, developing seasonal menu concepts, and enforcing sanitation standards across a busy kitchen and dining room. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.