Kitchen Assistant

Lincoln, NE, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $12.00 - $15.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Paid Vacations

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet insurance

401K with company match

time off for most holidays

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished provider of fresh, high-quality food services proudly catering to Fraternities and Sororities across the United States. Established with a clear mission to address the common challenges faced by Greek life houses, especially the lack of consistency and professionalism in their kitchen operations, Upper Crust Food Service has been delivering excellence in both food quality and service. The company has positioned itself as a leader in this niche market, preparing tens of thousands of meals weekly for students nationwide. Known for its dedication to freshness, quality, variety, and customer service, Upper Crust Food Service... Show More

Job Requirements

ability to work well as part of a team
understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
deal with challenging customers professionally
demonstrate proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
maintain professional appearance and positive attitude
maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
exhibit accuracy and speed in emergency situations
be familiar with industry best practices
3+ years professional high-volume food production or catering experience or equivalent education or experience
ability to pass a background check
culinary degree is a plus
valid manager level sanitation certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
capable of working in loud and busy environments with kitchen hazards
able to work in extreme heat or cold
required to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and stoop
able to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds
exposure to cleaning chemicals

Job Qualifications

3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering or equivalent experience
culinary degree is a plus
valid manager level sanitation certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
ability to work well as part of a team
understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
demonstrate proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
show professional appearance and positive attitude
ability to handle emergency situations accurately and quickly
familiarity with industry best practices

Job Duties

Prepare, design, and execute menus
hold menu meetings with the chapter
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
assess performance with management's approval
order supplies according to 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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