Campus Dining Cook — Fast-Paced, Service-Driven

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking cooks who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in precise plating and service. The role emphasizes setup, prep, and timely dish presentation for residents across various dining programs.

Excellent communication and reliability are essential, with a focus on food safety compliance and teamwork under pressure. Candidates should have 2+ years of food service experience, be capable of obtaining a food safety certification within 30 days,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience preferred.
• Bulk food prep experience in a commercial kitchen setting is a plus.
• Food safety handler certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prep ingredients for service.
• Dress and finish dishes before they go out.
• Portion and serve food to residents.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication skills

Background check

Food safety training

Teamwork under pressure

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking cooks who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in precise plating and service. The role emphasizes setup, prep, and timely dish presentation for residents across various dining programs.

Excellent communication and reliability are essential, with a focus on food safety compliance and teamwork under pressure. Candidates should have 2+ years of food service experience, be capable of obtaining a food safety certification within 30 days,