Campus Kitchen Chef: Fresh Prep, Plating & Service

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is hiring cooks to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and deliver appealing presentations for clients across campus dining programs. You will work as part of a team, support food safety standards, and contribute to a positive kitchen atmosphere.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and meticulous food preparation, with opportunities to assist in events and handle bulk prep.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills under pressure.
• Understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Familiar with industry's best practices in food service.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain a professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food handling

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational kitchen training

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is hiring cooks to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and deliver appealing presentations for clients across campus dining programs. You will work as part of a team, support food safety standards, and contribute to a positive kitchen atmosphere.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and meticulous food preparation, with opportunities to assist in events and handle bulk prep.