Kitchen Cook: Fresh Prep, Teamwork & Events

Upper Crust Food Service; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Alabama is seeking motivated cooks to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and dress dishes for serving clients. You will help maintain a fast-paced, sanitary kitchen and support team effort across campus dining and events.

The role requires standing 8+ hours, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed. A background check and food safety certification are required or obtainable within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 2+ years food service skills or related experience preferred.
• Experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Apportion and serve food to clients
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team work

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Food handling techniques

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Alabama is seeking motivated cooks to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and dress dishes for serving clients. You will help maintain a fast-paced, sanitary kitchen and support team effort across campus dining and events.

The role requires standing 8+ hours, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed. A background check and food safety certification are required or obtainable within 30 days.