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 $13.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished provider specializing in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to fraternity and sorority houses across the United States. Founded with a vision to address the common challenges faced by these organizations around consistency and professionalism in their kitchens, Upper Crust Food Service has built a reputation based on freshness, quality, variety, and outstanding customer service. The company understands the unique needs of student housing kitchens and leverages its expertise to prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly, ensuring that each meal meets the highest standards of taste and presentation. Operating as a leading food service... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook
  • valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
  • ability to pass a background check
  • capability to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • willingness to work in a busy and potentially loud kitchen environment
  • ability to follow safety protocols regarding kitchen hazards
  • flexible to work in extreme temperature conditions
  • ability to communicate effectively with management and team members
  • commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen environment

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook
  • ability to pass a background check
  • have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • high school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred
  • ability to work well as part of a team
  • understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure
  • be familiar with the industry's best practices

Job Duties

  • Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef
  • maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room including but not limited to tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and floors
  • wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes, etc.
  • stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars
  • assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
  • maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
  • sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
  • communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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