Campus Dining Cook - Fresh Prep, Service & Events

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service invites motivated cooks to join a busy kitchen serving diverse dining programs. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and dress dishes for competitive presentation, while upholding safety standards and teamwork.

We value reliable teammates who communicate well, adapt to fast-paced environments, and manage time during events. Prior kitchen experience and a positive attitude are preferred; opportunity for growth within a national hospitality partner.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking.
• Familiar with the industry's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients for cooking.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• 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.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Food handling knowledge

Industry best practices

Education

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service invites motivated cooks to join a busy kitchen serving diverse dining programs. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and dress dishes for competitive presentation, while upholding safety standards and teamwork.

We value reliable teammates who communicate well, adapt to fast-paced environments, and manage time during events. Prior kitchen experience and a positive attitude are preferred; opportunity for growth within a national hospitality partner.