Line Cook

Upper Crust Food Service • University, MS

21d

About The Position

Cooks keep service moving by setting up stations, prepping ingredients, and ensuring every dish leaves the kitchen looking as good as it tastes. This role suits someone who thrives on the rhythm of service and takes pride in details. The work includes preparing and serving food to residents, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, handling ingredients and supplies, and supporting special events as directed by management. The kitchen may be loud and busy, with exposure to common kitchen hazards, temperature extremes, and cleaning chemicals.

Requirements

• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working with a variety of personalities under pressure.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, and to walk, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of food service experience preferred.
• Bulk food preparation experience in a commercial kitchen setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for service.
• Dress and finish dishes before they go out.
• Portion and serve food to residents.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed