Student Steward

Student StewardAt 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.If you're looking for meaningful work, real ownership, and a team that believes hospitality can make a difference, we'd love to meet you.Student Stewards support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensuring equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining roomWash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pansStock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.Sweep and wash floorsSort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishesAssist in unloading and putting away deliveriesMaintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customersCommunicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.Required Skills and Abilities:Ability to work well as part of a team.Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasherBe familiar with the industry's best practicesPreferred Education and Experience:Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferredAbility to pass a background checkHave a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employmentHigh school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.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 up to 50 pounds at times.Exposure to cleaning chemicalsUpper 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.