Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen AssistantAt Upper Crust Food Service we believe great food does more than fill plates, it creates connection, strengthens communities, and transforms everyday experiences. Across college campuses, K-12 schools, camps, and Greek housing, our teams bring hospitality to life through fresh food, meaningful relationships, and service people can count on. While we began serving fraternity and sorority communities more than 15 years ago, we've grown into a national hospitality partner supporting a wide range of dining programs across the country. No matter the setting, our purpose remains the same: to show up for the people we serve and for one another.Kitchen Assistants keep the back of house running — prepping what the Head Chef and Sous Chef need, keeping the kitchen spotless, and making sure supplies are stocked and ready. This is a role for someone who takes pride in the unglamorous work that makes every meal possible.InstructionsPrep food as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous ChefKeep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitaryWash utensils, equipment, and dishesStock supplies at serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad barsHelp unload and put away deliveriesSort and remove trash to designated pickup areasCommunicate regularly with management by phone, email, and textIngredients2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep or line cook preferredFood safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employmentWorking knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipmentAbility to pass a background checkHigh school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferredChef's NotesThe work environment can be loud and busy, with kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floorsExposure to extreme heat or cold is possible depending on the kitchen environmentRequired to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend, and stoopMust be able to lift and/or move objects up to 50 poundsExposure to cleaning chemicalsIf you're looking for meaningful work, real ownership, and a team that believes hospitality can make a difference, we'd love to meet you.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.