Line Cook: Campus Dining, Fast-Paced & Community Impact

Upper Crust Food Service; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Oxford, MS seeks a dedicated cook to help set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure dishes leave the kitchen looking and tasting great. You’ll thrive on the rhythm of service and take pride in the details that others overlook.

The role requires 2+ years in food service, ability to pass a background check, and strong communication skills. A food safety certification or willingness to obtain one within 30 days is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of food service experience.
• Food safety handler certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prep ingredients for service.
• Dress and finish dishes before they go out.
• Portion and serve food to residents.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

Skills

Communication

Food safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Oxford, MS seeks a dedicated cook to help set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure dishes leave the kitchen looking and tasting great. You’ll thrive on the rhythm of service and take pride in the details that others overlook.

The role requires 2+ years in food service, ability to pass a background check, and strong communication skills. A food safety certification or willingness to obtain one within 30 days is preferred.