Line Cook: Precision Prep & Plate Presentation

Upper Crust Food Service; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Line Cook to support kitchen operations, prep ingredients, and present dishes with care in a busy restaurant setting. You will work with a team to maintain quality and efficiency while following all sanitation standards.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations. Candidates should be ready to contribute to events and collaborate with management to meet guest needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• 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 of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written comms

Food handling knowledge

Best practices familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food safety certification (within 30 days)

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Line Cook to support kitchen operations, prep ingredients, and present dishes with care in a busy restaurant setting. You will work with a team to maintain quality and efficiency while following all sanitation standards.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations. Candidates should be ready to contribute to events and collaborate with management to meet guest needs.