Line Cook

Upper Crust Food Service • Oxford, MS

21d

About The Position

Cooks keep service moving by setting up stations, preparing ingredients, and ensuring each dish is finished and presented well. This role suits someone who thrives during the rhythm of service and takes pride in attention to detail. The Line Cook portions and serves food to residents, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, supports ingredient and supply handling, and plans and executes special events as directed by management. The work may take place in a loud, busy kitchen with exposure to heat, cold, kitchen hazards, and cleaning chemicals. Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of food service experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working with a variety of personalities under pressure.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bulk food preparation experience in a commercial kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prepare ingredients for service.
• Dress and finish dishes before they are served.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed