Menu-Collaborative Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Quality

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand, helping shape the menu and keep the kitchen running smoothly. You will contribute ideas for seasonal concepts while ensuring excellence in execution and teamwork across staff.

The role emphasizes input on menus, safety, and a fast-paced environment across college campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing. Join our national hospitality team committed to service and community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience, ideally with bulk prep and production in a commercial kitchen.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort standing for 8+ hour shifts and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to spec
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work under pressure

Background check willing

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand, helping shape the menu and keep the kitchen running smoothly. You will contribute ideas for seasonal concepts while ensuring excellence in execution and teamwork across staff.

The role emphasizes input on menus, safety, and a fast-paced environment across college campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing. Join our national hospitality team committed to service and community.