Kitchen utility en Open Positions

At Upper Crust Food Service, we believe every role is essential to delivering fresh, healthy meals to Greek life communities across the country. Our Utility/Dishwasher team members are the unsung heroes who keep our kitchens running smoothly and our standards sky-high. If you take pride in cleanliness, organization, and being a reliable team player, we want you on board

The Utility/Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. You’ll wash dishes, clean equipment, assist with basic prep tasks, and support the kitchen team in daily operations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives behind the scenes and values consistency, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

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: 

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, surfaces, and trash areas
• Assist with basic food prep and kitchen organization as needed
• Ensure all cleaning supplies are stocked and used safely
• Follow sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations
• Support kitchen staff during meal service and special events
• Communicate regularly with Head Chef and management
• Uphold a professional and positive attitude at all times

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.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to help wherever needed
• Physical stamina to stand, lift, and move throughout shift

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Previous experience in a kitchen or dishwashing role is a plus
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices 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 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.