Food Service Worker - PT

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

We are seeking a versatile and proactiveFood Service Workerto join our team. This role is essential to our daily back and front of the house operations, requiring a candidate who can pivot from high-volume food preparation, catering support, cleaning and restocking dining hall to check-in desk. You will work closely with the Chef and Dining Director to ensure all meet quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute prep tasks including washing, peeling, and cutting ingredients according to established recipes.
• Master dough preparation, apply toppings with precision, and operate specialized pizza ovens for consistent quality.
• Support the setup and breakdown of catering events, including food transport, buffet arrangement, and guest service.
• Provide direct support to the Chef by retrieving equipment, managing par-cooked items, and maintaining an organized workspace.
• Ensure all work areas, utensils, and equipment are cleaned following health and safety regulations.
• Help wrap, date-label, and store food items while monitoring stock levels to notify management of low supplies
• Assist cleaning tables, floor and restocking the dining hall area
• Check-in students and collect payment for meals

Qualifications & Technical Expertise

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

Health, Safety, & Regulatory Compliance

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and dining spaces clean and organized.
• Use kitchen equipment and cleaning products safely.
• Report safety concerns, accidents, or equipment issues to management.
• Follow company safety policies and complete required training.
• Properly label, store, and handle food to maintain quality and safety.

Why Join Upper Crust Food Service?

• A competitive 401(K) with company match up to 4% of pay, eligible after 1 year
• Referral Bonuses – Rewards for bringing in qualified new hires
• Summer Employment Opportunities - travel across the country to work in new locations

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 and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.