Campus Kitchen Steward – Hospitality in Action

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking Student Stewards to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room. You will assist with washing dishes, stocking supplies, and helping the Head Chef and Sous Chef with basic prep as needed.

Ideal candidates bring the ability to work well in a team, pass a background check, and obtain a food safety handler certification within 30 days. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in a busy foodservice operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Be 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, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars
• Sweep and wash floors
• Sort 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 dishes
• 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

Dishwashing

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school coursework in kitchen basics

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking Student Stewards to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining room. You will assist with washing dishes, stocking supplies, and helping the Head Chef and Sous Chef with basic prep as needed.

Ideal candidates bring the ability to work well in a team, pass a background check, and obtain a food safety handler certification within 30 days. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience in a busy foodservice operation.