Kitchen Utility Specialist (Dishwashing & Prep)

Upper Crust Food Service; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights and weekends

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet ins.

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Lexington, VA is seeking a Student Utility (Kitchen Assistant) to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and assisting with supplies.

This role offers light evening shifts, holidays off, and opportunities to learn food safety and basic kitchen operations. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required.

You will work as part of a team, follow safety protocols, and help ensure a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Familiar with operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in food service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash utensils, equipment and dishes by hand or using a dishwasher.
• Stock supplies in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators or salad bars.

Skills

Teamwork

Dishwashing knowledge

Industry best practices

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics (food safety)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Lexington, VA is seeking a Student Utility (Kitchen Assistant) to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and assisting with supplies.

This role offers light evening shifts, holidays off, and opportunities to learn food safety and basic kitchen operations. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required.

You will work as part of a team, follow safety protocols, and help ensure a positive dining experience.