Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Food, Strong Team, Great Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very few late nights and weekend hours

Time off for most holidays

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet 보험

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team under the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will prepare and execute food, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and assist with stocking supplies.

This role offers a calm hospitality environment with minimal late nights and weekend hours, opportunities to learn, and a path to contribute to a team that delivers fresh, healthy meals.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented candidate able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with coworkers and customers.
• Familiar with 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, 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking methods

Interpersonal skills

Best practices

Education

Food safety certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team under the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will prepare and execute food, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and assist with stocking supplies.

This role offers a calm hospitality environment with minimal late nights and weekend hours, opportunities to learn, and a path to contribute to a team that delivers fresh, healthy meals.