Kitchen Assistant - Few Late Nights, Great Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Paid vacations

Holiday time off

401K with company match

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team on a fast-paced campus and Greek housing dining program. The role emphasizes cleanliness, efficient prep, and a positive kitchen environment focused on high-quality, fresh food.

You will work with Head Chef and Sous Chef to execute food prep, maintain sanitary conditions, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries while fostering teamwork and customer-friendly service.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking methods

Interpersonal skills

Industry best practices

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics

Food safety handler and sanitation certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a classically trained Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team on a fast-paced campus and Greek housing dining program. The role emphasizes cleanliness, efficient prep, and a positive kitchen environment focused on high-quality, fresh food.

You will work with Head Chef and Sous Chef to execute food prep, maintain sanitary conditions, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries while fostering teamwork and customer-friendly service.