Kitchen Prep & Sanitation Assistant

Upper Crust Food Service; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Medford, MA is seeking Kitchen Assistants to support the culinary team under the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

You will help prepare food, maintain a clean kitchen and dining area, wash utensils, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries, while staying safety-conscious.

The role requires teamwork, knowledge of cooking methods, strong interpersonal skills, and a valid food safety certification; background check may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a full-service restaurant as a prep/line cook.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Hold a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain one within 30 days.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food as directed by Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Stock supplies in serving stations and storage areas.
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.
• Sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas.

Skills

Team player

Cooking methods knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Industry best practices

Education

2+ years prep/line cook

Background check able

Food safety certification

Kitchen basics education

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Medford, MA is seeking Kitchen Assistants to support the culinary team under the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

You will help prepare food, maintain a clean kitchen and dining area, wash utensils, stock supplies, and assist with deliveries, while staying safety-conscious.

The role requires teamwork, knowledge of cooking methods, strong interpersonal skills, and a valid food safety certification; background check may be required.