Line Cook - Fast-Paced Campus Dining & Events

careers-ucfs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in San Jose, CA is hiring Line Cooks to prepare ingredients, set up stations, and present dishes for clients across campus and events.

You will maintain sanitation, work as part of a team, and support management with events. A background in food service, strong communication, and a willingness to obtain a food safety certification within 30 days are valued.

This role offers hands-on kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience preferred.
• Experience with bulk food prep in a commercial kitchen.
• Pass a background check.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification or obtain within 30 days.
• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients for cooking.
• Dress dishes to ensure great presentation before serving.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Food handling techniques

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification preferred

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in San Jose, CA is hiring Line Cooks to prepare ingredients, set up stations, and present dishes for clients across campus and events.

You will maintain sanitation, work as part of a team, and support management with events. A background in food service, strong communication, and a willingness to obtain a food safety certification within 30 days are valued.

This role offers hands-on kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to grow.