Line Cook — Prep, Plate & Shine in a Fast Kitchen

Upper-Crust-Food-Service; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking Line Cooks to support a fast-paced kitchen serving Greek life campus communities. This role focuses on prep, station setup, and presenting dishes with care.

You will maintain sanitation standards, work as part of a team, and contribute to a positive dining experience for clients and staff. Experience with bulk prep is a plus, and a food safety certification is required within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices.

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

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Food handling knowledge

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking Line Cooks to support a fast-paced kitchen serving Greek life campus communities. This role focuses on prep, station setup, and presenting dishes with care.

You will maintain sanitation standards, work as part of a team, and contribute to a positive dining experience for clients and staff. Experience with bulk prep is a plus, and a food safety certification is required within 30 days of employment.