Kitchen Prep & Operations Assistant

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef by prepping, cleaning, and stocking the kitchen across college campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing. This role emphasizes reliability and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a full-service restaurant, can obtain a food safety certificate within 30 days, and must pass a background check while standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Two+ 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

Sanitation

Cooking methods

Kitchen equipment

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational kitchen training

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef by prepping, cleaning, and stocking the kitchen across college campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing. This role emphasizes reliability and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a full-service restaurant, can obtain a food safety certificate within 30 days, and must pass a background check while standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.