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Upper Crust Food Service is Hiring a Head Chef Near East Lansing, MI

At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh healthy Greek life food nationwide. Our Chefs enjoy a lifestyle that is unmatched in the hospitality industry with very few late nights and weekend hours. We offer a competitive 401K with company match, health, dental & vision insurance, pet insurance, time off for most holidays, paid vacations and more.

If you are excited to create cool from-scratch food and make people happy every day, APPLY NOW. We're currently looking for a classically trained chef who is driven by their love and passion for food.

Duties/Responsibilities:

If you want to create cool from-scratch food and make people happy every day, APPLY NOW. We're looking for classically trained chefs who don't need to be micromanaged and are driven by their passion for food - not by their ego.

This position is highly competitive, we are accepting resumes immediately.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Preparation, design, and execution of all weekly menus, due each Wednesday by 9 pm.

    • Menu meetings with the chapter will be required.

  • Produce high-quality dishes both in presentation and flavor profile.

  • Send photos of thoughtful meal presentations consistently and when asked for by management.

    • Service line and plated photos

  • Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen/dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, utensils, range burners, ovens, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, floors, etc.

  • Wash all pots, pans, utensils, food preparation equipment, dishes, etc.

  • Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets company quality standards

  • Manage and train kitchen staff, establish staff schedule and assess staffs performance with help and final approval through management

  • Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately in accordance with budgetary requirements

  • Check and put away stock order

  • Comply with and enforce strict sanitation regulations and food safety standards in compliance with state and county regulations

  • Maintain the highest level of positive approach and professionalism with coworkers and customers

  • Assist in planning and execution of Special Events as arranged by management

  • Maintain close communication with management in various forms including but not limited to phone calls, emails, and text messages.

  • Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation with assistance from management

  • To follow all policies and ensure that any staff is doing the same


Competencies:

  • Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.

  • Ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Understanding and proficiency of various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

  • Understanding of and commitment to a professional appearance and positive attitude

  • Excellent record of kitchen and staff management

  • Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions

  • Familiar with the industrys best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • 3 years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

  • Culinary degree is a plus

  • Must hold valid managers level sanitation certification

Special Demands:

  • The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.

  • Required to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.

  • Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Restaurants & Catering Services

SALARY

$79k-106k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/15/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/14/2024

WEBSITE

uppercrustfoodservice.com

HEADQUARTERS

SAPP, MO

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

2009

CEO

ADAM GUY

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Restaurants & Catering Services

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