Kitchen Prep & Plating Specialist

Upper Crust Food Service; Maine; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a dependable cook to set up workstations, prep ingredients, and plate dishes with attention to presentation and quality. You will support sanitation standards and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth service.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and familiarity with food safety practices. Prior kitchen experience and a background check are preferred, with opportunities to participate in event catering under supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Be familiar with the industry’s best practices

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

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Food safety

Education

2+ years food service experience

Bulk food prep experience

Background check required

Food safety certification

Kitchen basics coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a dependable cook to set up workstations, prep ingredients, and plate dishes with attention to presentation and quality. You will support sanitation standards and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth service.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and familiarity with food safety practices. Prior kitchen experience and a background check are preferred, with opportunities to participate in event catering under supervision.