Line Cook - Fast-Paced Campus Kitchen Team

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring Line Cooks to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and ensure dishes are presented beautifully for clients across various dining programs. You will maintain a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers while upholding sanitation standards.

The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and knowledge of food handling practices, with opportunities to assist in events and daily operations in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients for cooking.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes 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 with unloading, inspecting, and storing raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Food handling techniques

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety handler certification

2+ years food service experience

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is hiring Line Cooks to set up workstations, prepare ingredients, and ensure dishes are presented beautifully for clients across various dining programs. You will maintain a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers while upholding sanitation standards.

The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and knowledge of food handling practices, with opportunities to assist in events and daily operations in a fast-paced kitchen environment.