Student Utility

Upper Crust Food Service; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Few late nights and weekends

Holiday time off

Paid vacations

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and pet ins.

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Lexington, VA is seeking a Student Utility (Kitchen Assistant) to support the culinary team by maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and assisting with supplies.

This role offers light evening shifts, holidays off, and opportunities to learn food safety and basic kitchen operations. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required.

You will work as part of a team, follow safety protocols, and help ensure a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Familiar with operating a commercial dishwasher.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in food service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room.
• Wash utensils, equipment and dishes by hand or using a dishwasher.
• Stock supplies in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators or salad bars.

Skills

Teamwork

Dishwashing knowledge

Industry best practices

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics (food safety)

Job description

Job Posting : Student Utility

At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient for providing fresh healthy Greek life food nationwide. Our team enjoys a lifestyle that is unmatched in the hospitality industry with very few late nights and weekend hours.

Student Utility's support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensure equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

If you are excited to be part of team and make people happy every day, We're currently looking for a classically trained Kitchen Assistant who is driven by their love and passion for food.

What's in it for you?

• Very few late nights and weekend hours
• Time off for most holidays
• Paid vacations
• A competitive 401K with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and pet insurance

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher
• Be familiar with the industry's best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Special Demands:

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals