Kitchen Assistant: Prep, Sanitize & Team Kitchen Support

careers-ucfs; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team. You will prepare food under the direction of the Head Chef and Sous Chef, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, and help stock supplies and manage equipment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook, possess basic food safety knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This role requires standing long hours and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Understand various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers and customers

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 storing deliveries.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Sort and remove trash in designated pickup areas.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking methods

Interpersonal skills

Industry best practices

Education

2+ years prep/line cook

Food safety certification

Kitchen basics coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team. You will prepare food under the direction of the Head Chef and Sous Chef, maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, and help stock supplies and manage equipment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook, possess basic food safety knowledge, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This role requires standing long hours and lifting up to 50 pounds.