Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Prep, Team Chemistry & Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; Knoxville (TN); 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

Competitive 401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet 보험

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team. You will help prepare dishes, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, and assist with deliveries and stock.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and a positive attitude. We offer a low-stress, team-focused environment with holidays off, paid vacation, and competitive benefits.

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, 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

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

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety

Food safety certification

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team. You will help prepare dishes, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, and assist with deliveries and stock.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and a positive attitude. We offer a low-stress, team-focused environment with holidays off, paid vacation, and competitive benefits.