Kitchen Lead: Craft From-Scratch Dishes & Strong Team Vibe

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Cairo (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights

Holidays time off

Paid vacations

401K match

Health dental vision

Pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Kitchen Lead to set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure attractive presentation for clients. You will maintain safety standards while delivering high-quality meals in a busy kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and a professional attitude. Benefits include holidays off, paid vacations, and a competitive benefits package in a supportive kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years food service experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Dress dishes to ensure attractive presentation before serving.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state/local regulations.
• Maintain professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Food handling knowledge

Best practices familiarity

Education

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service seeks a Kitchen Lead to set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure attractive presentation for clients. You will maintain safety standards while delivering high-quality meals in a busy kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent communication, and a professional attitude. Benefits include holidays off, paid vacations, and a competitive benefits package in a supportive kitchen setting.