Kitchen Assistant/ Line cook

Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face.  That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen.  With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.

At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh healthy Greek life food nationwide. Our Chefs enjoy a lifestyle that is unmatched in the hospitality industry with very few late nights and weekend hours. 

We’re looking for a reliable, energetic, and passionate Kitchen Assistant or Line Cook to join our culinary team. This role is essential to maintaining the smooth operation of our kitchen and delivering high-quality meals to our guests. Whether you're prepping ingredients or working the line during service, you’ll be a key player in creating memorable dining experiences.

What’s in it for you? 

• Very few late nights and weekend hours
• Time off for most holidays
• Paid vacations
• A competitive 401K with company match 
• Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Prepare ingredients and assist in mise en place for daily service
• Cook and plate dishes according to recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
• Support the Head Chef and team during busy service periods
• Help with dishwashing and general kitchen upkeep as needed

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or culinary setting preferred
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Education And Experience:

• 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
• Culinary degree is a plus

Special Demands:

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.