Cook

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

PTO

401(K) with company match

Life & AD&D insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability coverage

Referral Bonuses

Summer Employment Opportunities

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC in Seattle seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality food for collegiate dining. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, food presentation, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates will have team skills, communication abilities, and a good understanding of food handling techniques. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including healthcare and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding or ability to learn food handling techniques.
• Familiarity with the industry's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food handling techniques

Knowledge of best practices

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is a premier hospitality partner delivering high‑end, chef‑driven dining solutions to over 750+ partners nationwide. While our footprint is expansive, we have intentionally maintained a culture that is small enough to care deeply for our employees and clients. We deliver elevated restaurant‑quality culinary experiences, and a hospitality‑first culture. At Upper Crust, we believe that great food is the cornerstone of the student experience, and we empower our leadership teams to run their accounts with the entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique restaurant, backed by the robust resources of a national industry leader.

Cooks are responsible for setting up workstations and preparing ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables and cutting meat. They ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving the client. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2+ years food service skills or related experience preferred.
• Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Special Demands

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Why Join Upper Crust Food Service?

We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to lead a flagship account within the Seattle collegiate landscape.

• Medical
• Vision
• PTO
• A competitive 401(K) with company match up to 4% of pay, eligible after 1 year
• Optional protection including Life & AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability & Accident coverage
• Referral Bonuses – Rewards for bringing in qualified new hires
• Summer Employment Opportunities - travel across the country to work in new location

Ready to lead the next era of campus dining? Apply today to join a team dedicated to culinary excellence and student success.