Line Cook: Precise Prep & Team-Driven Kitchen

Upper Crust Food Service; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking Line Cooks to set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure polished presentation for serving clients. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to sanitation standards, with opportunities to assist in events and kitchen operations.

Applicants should have 2+ years of food service experience, familiarity with bulk prep in a commercial kitchen, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for cooking.
• Dress dishes for presentable plating.
• Apportion and serve food to clients.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Food handling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification desired

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking Line Cooks to set up stations, prep ingredients, and ensure polished presentation for serving clients. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to sanitation standards, with opportunities to assist in events and kitchen operations.

Applicants should have 2+ years of food service experience, familiarity with bulk prep in a commercial kitchen, and the ability to pass a background check.