UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE

Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Very few late nights
Limited weekend hours
time off for most holidays
Paid Vacations
Competitive 401K with company match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet insurance

Job Description

Upper Crust Food Service is a distinguished company specializing in providing fresh, high-quality meals to Sororities and Fraternities across the nation. Known for their commitment to freshness, variety, and exceptional customer service, Upper Crust Food Service was founded with a clear mission to address a critical challenge faced by Greek life houses - the lack of consistency and professionalism in their kitchens. This vision has driven the company to develop a reliable and professional culinary service that emphasizes great food and personalized attention. Today, the chefs at Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals each week, catering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 industrys best practices
  • 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

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 or obtain a valid manager level sanitation certification within 30 days of employment
  • ability to work well as part of a team
  • understanding of various cooking methods, cuisines, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
  • ability to maintain excellent record of kitchen and staff management
  • proficiency in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
  • familiarity with industry best practices
  • ability to deal with challenging customers professionally
  • demonstrate a professional appearance and positive attitude

Job Duties

  • Prepare, design, and execute menus
  • hold menu meetings with chapters
  • 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 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

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