UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE

Kitchen Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.75 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

very few late nights and weekend hours
time off for most holidays
Paid vacation
Competitive 401K with company match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet insurance

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished food service provider specializing in serving Sororities and Fraternities with a commitment to freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Established with a vision to solve the common problem of inconsistency and lack of professionalism in fraternity and sorority kitchens, Upper Crust has remained true to its roots by focusing on great food and personal service. Today, the company’s talented chefs prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the United States, maintaining an outstanding reputation for delivering fresh and healthy meals that enhance Greek life experiences nationwide.

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Job Requirements

  • 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  • ability to pass a background check
  • must hold a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • ability to work well as part of a team
  • understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
  • ability to deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
  • ability to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, and perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds
  • capability to work in a kitchen environment involving exposure to extreme heat or cold, kitchen hazards, and cleaning chemicals
  • must be able to maintain professional appearance and positive attitude
  • ability to communicate effectively with management and coworkers

Job Qualifications

  • 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 a valid manager level sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • ability to work well as part of a team
  • understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
  • deal with challenging customers in a professional manner
  • demonstrate understanding and proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
  • show understanding of and commit to a professional appearance and positive attitude
  • maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
  • exhibit accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
  • be familiar with the industry's 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, and assess performance with management's approval
  • order supplies in accordance with 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