Kitchen Prep & Back-of-House Support

careers-ucfs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring back-of-house operations run smoothly, prepping as needed, and keeping areas clean and stocked.

The role emphasizes pride in unglamorous work, quick adaptation in a busy kitchen, and reliable coordination with management via phone, email, and text. Background checks and safety certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep or line cook preferred
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Working knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
• Ability to pass a background check
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred

Responsibilities

• Prep food as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes
• Stock supplies at serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars
• Help unload and put away deliveries
• Sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text

Skills

Food safety handling

Sanitation

Cooking methods knowledge

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or vocational kitchen basics education

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring back-of-house operations run smoothly, prepping as needed, and keeping areas clean and stocked.

The role emphasizes pride in unglamorous work, quick adaptation in a busy kitchen, and reliable coordination with management via phone, email, and text. Background checks and safety certifications may be required.