Campus Kitchen Steward: Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Role

careers-ucfs; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team on busy campus dining operations. You will help maintain a clean kitchen, stock supplies, and ensure equipment is in good order.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience is preferred, and a willingness to obtain required certifications is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Familiar with the industry's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand
• Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans
• Stock supplies in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars
• Sweep and wash floors
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Dishwasher operation

Industry best practices

Education

High school/kitchen basics

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team on busy campus dining operations. You will help maintain a clean kitchen, stock supplies, and ensure equipment is in good order.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience is preferred, and a willingness to obtain required certifications is expected.