Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen with Ownership & Impact

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

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Columbia, SC is seeking a motivated cook to help set up stations, prep ingredients, and plate dishes. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in the details that guests notice.

Candidates should have 2+ years in food service, strong communication, and a food safety certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and reliability during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• 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

Food service experience

Communication skills

Food safety certification

Background check ready

Stamina under pressure

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Columbia, SC is seeking a motivated cook to help set up stations, prep ingredients, and plate dishes. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in the details that guests notice.

Candidates should have 2+ years in food service, strong communication, and a food safety certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and reliability during busy service periods.