Kitchen Assistant: Flexible Hours & Great Benefits

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacations

Holidays off

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team in a fast-paced environment serving Greek life and campus communities. You will prepare food, keep the kitchen clean, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries while upholding safety standards and a positive attitude.

Experience in a full-service restaurant and a food safety certification are preferred; ability to work as part of a team and handle high-pressure situations is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook required.
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and 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

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

Food safety handler certification

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team in a fast-paced environment serving Greek life and campus communities. You will prepare food, keep the kitchen clean, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries while upholding safety standards and a positive attitude.

Experience in a full-service restaurant and a food safety certification are preferred; ability to work as part of a team and handle high-pressure situations is essential.