Community-Focused Cook — Fresh Food, Real Impact

Upper Crust Food Service; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Cook to keep service moving in busy dining environments. Set up stations, prep ingredients, and dress and finish dishes so every plate looks as good as it tastes.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and attention to food safety, with a preference for prior kitchen experience and the ability to pass a background check. Certification in food safety is a plus or can be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience preferred.
• Bulk food prep experience in a commercial kitchen setting a plus.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working with a variety of personalities under pressure.
• Ability 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

Safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Cook to keep service moving in busy dining environments. Set up stations, prep ingredients, and dress and finish dishes so every plate looks as good as it tastes.

The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and attention to food safety, with a preference for prior kitchen experience and the ability to pass a background check. Certification in food safety is a plus or can be obtained within 30 days of hire.