Kitchen Assistant

Upper Crust Food Service; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights

Holidays off

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Colorado is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team under Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will prepare food as directed, maintain a clean kitchen, and help stock supplies while contributing to a positive atmosphere for coworkers and customers.

The role emphasizes safety and teamwork, with opportunities for holidays off, paid vacations, and a solid benefits package. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, join our busy kitchen and help deliver

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook.
• Must pass background check.
• Must have valid food safety handler certification.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics (food safety) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Stock supplies at serving stations and storage areas.
• Assist in unloading deliveries.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Communicate with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking methods & safety

Interpersonal skills

Best practices in food service

Education

Food safety handler certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh healthy Greek life food nationwide. Our Chefs enjoy a lifestyle that is unmatched in the hospitality industry with very few late nights and weekend hours.

Kitchen Assistants support the culinary team by preparing and executing food as directed by the Head Chef and Sous Chef. They maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

If you are excited to be part of team and make people happy every day, We’re currently looking for a classically trained Kitchen Assistant who is driven by their love and passion for food.

What's in it for you?

• Very few late nights and weekend hours
• Time off for most holidays
• Paid vacations
• A competitive 401K with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• 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.

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.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Be familiar with the industry’s best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook
• 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

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.