Lead Chef - From-Scratch Menus & Team Leadership

careers-ucfs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring a Head Chef to lead fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with client input and the Management team. You will direct all food preparation, staff and sanitation, ensuring top-quality meals and service for Greek housing, campuses and schools.

The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a national hospitality partner. Expect a busy, loud kitchen with supportive management and a focus on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Deal with challenging customers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
• Exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices.

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

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Customer handling

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Kitchen management

Emergency response

Industry best practices

Education

Culinary degree

Manager sanitation certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring a Head Chef to lead fresh, from-scratch weekly menus with client input and the Management team. You will direct all food preparation, staff and sanitation, ensuring top-quality meals and service for Greek housing, campuses and schools.

The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a national hospitality partner. Expect a busy, loud kitchen with supportive management and a focus on quality and teamwork.