Kitchen Prep & Support Specialist

Upper Crust Food Service; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep the back of house running. You will prep what the Head Chef and Sous Chef need, maintain a clean kitchen and dining area, wash utensils and dishes, and ensure ample supplies are stocked for service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a full-service restaurant and can obtain a food safety certification within 30 days. A background check is required.

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

Prep food

Kitchen cleanliness

Dishwashing

Stock supplies

Unload deliveries

Trash sorting

Communication

Cooking methods

Food safety

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep the back of house running. You will prep what the Head Chef and Sous Chef need, maintain a clean kitchen and dining area, wash utensils and dishes, and ensure ample supplies are stocked for service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a full-service restaurant and can obtain a food safety certification within 30 days. A background check is required.