Kitchen Assistant – Team-Focused Prep & Hospitality

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

401K with company match

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team under the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will prepare food, maintain a clean kitchen, and stock supplies while fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities include assisting with deliveries, communicating with management, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The role emphasizes teamwork and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification required or obtainable within 30 days of employment.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety.

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 knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Industry best practices

Food safety certification

Prep/line cook experience

Education

High school kitchen basics

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the culinary team under the Head Chef and Sous Chef. You will prepare food, maintain a clean kitchen, and stock supplies while fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities include assisting with deliveries, communicating with management, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The role emphasizes teamwork and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.