Kitchen Prep & Back-of-House Support Specialist

Upper Crust Food Service; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to keep the back of house running smoothly. You will prep per directions, help maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries and trash removal.

You will communicate with management to ensure timely operations. This role requires 2+ years in a full-service restaurant and a food safety/sanitation certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.

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

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

Restaurant experience

Food safety certification

Cooking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to keep the back of house running smoothly. You will prep per directions, help maintain cleanliness, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries and trash removal.

You will communicate with management to ensure timely operations. This role requires 2+ years in a full-service restaurant and a food safety/sanitation certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.