Line Cook en Open Positions

At Upper Crust Food Service, YOU are the crucial ingredient in delivering fresh, healthy meals to Greek life communities nationwide. We pride ourselves on a lifestyle that’s unmatched in the hospitality industry—with very few late nights and weekend hours. Our team is passionate about scratch-made food, great service, and creating memorable dining experiences. We’re looking for a classically trained Line Cook who’s driven by a love for food and a commitment to excellence. You’ll work alongside our Head Chef to prepare and execute fresh, from-scratch meals that delight our clients daily. If you’re excited to cook cool food and make people happy, we want to hear from you!

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: 

• Prepare and cook meals according to weekly menus and recipes
• Participate in menu meetings with the chapter and Head Chef
• Ensure high-quality food presentation and flavor
• Send photos of plated meals to management regularly
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area
• Wash and sanitize kitchen utensils, equipment, and dishes
• Support timely kitchen operations and meal service
• Assist with training and mentoring kitchen staff
• Help manage inventory and order supplies within budget
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and clients
• Assist with special events and catering as directed
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts
• Follow all company policies and procedures

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for 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.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Professional demeanor when handling customer interactions
• Proficiency in various cooking methods, cuisines, and equipment
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and a positive kitchen culture
• Ability to stay calm and accurate under pressure
• Familiarity with industry best practices

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• 3+ years in professional, high-volume food production or catering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Ability to pass a background check
• Culinary degree is a plus
• A valid manager level sanitation certification is a plus 

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 and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.