On-Call School Kitchen Chef

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Cleveland (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a dependable Substitute Chef to cover school dining programs on an as-needed basis. You will follow established menus and specs, prep and serve meals, and maintain sanitation across campuses.

This on-site, on-call role offers flexible shifts, school-hour schedules, and experience across multiple campuses. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food service and a food safety certificate and can adapt quickly to different kitchens.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt quickly to a new kitchen, team, and routine with minimal onboarding.
• Reliable and responsive to shift requests, often on short notice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities, including school staff and students.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for confirming shifts and reporting issues.
• Ability to follow another chef's established menu and spec sheet accurately

Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned school cafeteria for scheduled substitute shifts, ready to step in on short notice
• Follow the campus’s established menu and spec sheet to prepare and serve that day’s meals as planned
• Set up workstations and prepare the ingredients needed for the day’s service
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state, local, and school nutrition program regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with cafeteria staff, school personnel, and students.
• Adapt quickly to each campus’s kitchen layout, equipment, and routines when covering a new location.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing deliveries as needed.
• Communicate shift confirmations and any issues promptly with campus and regional management.

Skills

Adaptability

Shift responsiveness

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Follow established menu

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a dependable Substitute Chef to cover school dining programs on an as-needed basis. You will follow established menus and specs, prep and serve meals, and maintain sanitation across campuses.

This on-site, on-call role offers flexible shifts, school-hour schedules, and experience across multiple campuses. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food service and a food safety certificate and can adapt quickly to different kitchens.