Kitchen Prep & Sanitation Associate

Upper Crust Food Service; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support back-of-house operations on our campus dining program. You will prep as directed, keep areas clean, and assist with stocking and deliveries to ensure smooth service.

The role emphasizes reliability, readiness to work in a fast-paced kitchen, ability to stand long hours, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This on-site position offers hands-on experience in a national hospitality program dedicated to community meals.

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

Kitchen experience

Food safety certification

Cooking methods knowledge

Background check

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support back-of-house operations on our campus dining program. You will prep as directed, keep areas clean, and assist with stocking and deliveries to ensure smooth service.

The role emphasizes reliability, readiness to work in a fast-paced kitchen, ability to stand long hours, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This on-site position offers hands-on experience in a national hospitality program dedicated to community meals.