Kitchen Utility & Sanitation Specialist

Upper Crust Food Service; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Dental, vision, and pet insurance

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Utility in Oxford, MS to support the culinary team by keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, stocking supplies, and helping equipment stay in order. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safe food-handling practices in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have restaurant dishwashing experience or a willingness to obtain a food safety certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors.
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Dishwasher operation

Best practices awareness

Education

High school or vocational coursework

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Kitchen Utility in Oxford, MS to support the culinary team by keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, stocking supplies, and helping equipment stay in order. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safe food-handling practices in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have restaurant dishwashing experience or a willingness to obtain a food safety certification within 30 days.