About KitchenCrew
KitchenCrew was created by a Wisconsin head chef and restaurant operations leader who has experienced the staffing gaps, last-minute call-offs, and limited earning paths that define culinary work.
Why KitchenCrew exists
A single call-off can put an entire service at risk. At the same time, talented cooks and chefs often have no trusted place to find flexible restaurant work and private opportunities.
Jay Derouin has led restaurant kitchens and back-of-house teams, managed inventory and food cost, upheld sanitation standards, and worked through the operational pressure of high-volume service.
KitchenCrew grew from that firsthand experience: build one local network where restaurants can find support, households can find credible culinary professionals, and chefs can create more ways to earn.
“The people who understand a kitchen best should help design the system that supports it.”— KitchenCrew founding principle
Safety & standards
KitchenCrew begins with human review, clear expectations, and direct support. The process will become more structured as the marketplace grows.
Confirm the person behind each chef application and customer request before introducing a match.
Review work history, kitchen experience, specialties, and role fit for the specific opportunity.
Request food-safety certifications or professional references when they are relevant to the work.
Confirm scope, timing, rate, location, responsibilities, and cancellation expectations before work begins.
Give customers and culinary professionals a real contact for questions, changes, and concerns.
Plain-language transparency
During the launch period, KitchenCrew personally reviews submitted information and follows up before making introductions. Relevant experience, certifications, and references may be checked depending on the opportunity.
“Personally reviewed” does not automatically mean a criminal background check has been completed. If a specific profile receives additional screening, KitchenCrew will identify that screening clearly instead of implying it.
Contact
Send a message directly to KitchenCrew. General questions, safety concerns, media requests, expansion interest, and partnership ideas are all welcome.
Your message is saved privately and reviewed by KitchenCrew for a personal follow-up.
Restaurant staffing, private-chef requests, and chef applications have dedicated forms on the main KitchenCrew website.
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