Culinary Prep & Service Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

Upper Crust Food Service; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company match

Referral bonuses

Summer employment opportunities

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a versatile Food Service Worker to support both back- and front-of-house operations. You will assist with high-volume food preparation, catering support, cleaning, restocking, and check-in desk duties under the supervision of the Chef and Dining Director.

The role requires 1–2 years of kitchen or catering experience, basic knife skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years previous background in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong physical stamina; stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication to coordinate with team during busy service hours.
• Possession of or willingness to obtain a Food Handler’s Card.
• Punctuality and a flexible schedule, including potential weekend or holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute prep tasks including washing, peeling, and cutting ingredients according to recipes.
• Master dough preparation, apply toppings, and operate pizza ovens for quality.
• Support setup and breakdown of catering events, including food transport and guest service.
• Assist Chef by retrieving equipment and managing par-cooked items.
• Ensure work areas, utensils, and equipment are cleaned following health and safety regulations.
• Wrap, date-label, and store food items; monitor stock levels and notify management of low supplies.
• Assist cleaning tables and restocking dining hall area.
• Check-in students and collect payment for meals.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a versatile Food Service Worker to support both back- and front-of-house operations. You will assist with high-volume food preparation, catering support, cleaning, restocking, and check-in desk duties under the supervision of the Chef and Dining Director.

The role requires 1–2 years of kitchen or catering experience, basic knife skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.