Cook
Company Name
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Cairo, IL, United States
Basic
Posted about 23 hours ago
company
At Upper Crust Food Service we believe great food does more than fill plates, it creates connection, strengthens communities, and transforms everyday experiences. Across college campuses, K-12 schools, camps, and Greek housing, our teams bring hospitality to life through fresh food, meaningful relationships, and service people can count on. While we began serving fraternity and sorority communities more than 15 years ago, we've grown into a national hospitality partner supporting a wide range of dining programs across the country. No matter the setting, our purpose remains the same: to show up for the people we serve and for one another.
If you're looking for meaningful work, real ownership, and a team that believes hospitality can make a difference, we'd love to meet you.
role
Cooks are responsible for setting up workstations and preparing ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables and cutting meat. They ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving the client. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.
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:
Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Apportion and serve food to clients Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations. Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers. Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management. Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing of raw ingredients and supplies. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. Be familiar with the industry's best practices
Preferred Education and Experience:
2+ years food service skills or related experience preferred. Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting. 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 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.
Dining Lead
Company Name
**
Cairo, IL, United States
Basic
Posted about 23 hours ago
company
Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.
role
If a great meal is only as good as the room it's served in, and you take pride in making that room feel right, APPLY NOW. We're looking for a Dining Lead who's driven by hospitality and shows up for the people they're serving, every single meal.
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:
Set up the dining room and service stations ahead of each meal, including table settings, serveware, and buffet or plated service lines Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dining room throughout service, including bussing and resetting tables Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and clients, setting the tone for the room 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 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure Strong verbal and written communication skills Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques and safe food service procedures Familiar with the industry's best practices
Preferred Education and Experience:
2+ years food service or dining/front-of-house experience preferred Experience with high-volume dining room or banquet-style service preferred Ability to pass a background check 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 hospitality or food safety, preferred
Special Demands:
The work environment can be loud and busy, especially during meal service Exposure to hot surfaces and liquids when handling served dishes and serving stations Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend, and stoop Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times (trays, tables, chairs, supplies) 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.
Cook
Company Name
**
Cairo, IL, United States
Basic
Posted about 23 hours ago
company
Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.
role
Cooks are responsible for setting up workstations and preparing ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables and cutting meat. They ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving the client. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.
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:
Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Apportion and serve food to clients Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations. Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers. Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management. Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing of raw ingredients and supplies. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. Be familiar with the industry's best practices
Preferred Education and Experience:
2+ years food service skills or related experience preferred. Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting. 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 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.
Kitchen Lead
Company Name
**
Cairo, IL, United States
Basic
Posted about 23 hours ago
company
Proudly serving Sororities and Fraternities, Upper Crust Food Service is known for freshness, quality, variety, and excellent customer service. Upper Crust Food Service began with a vision to solve a problem that many Fraternity and Sorority houses face. That problem is a lack of consistency and professionalism in the kitchen. With a focus on great food and personal service, we’ve remained true to our roots. Today, the chefs of Upper Crust Food Service prepare tens of thousands of meals weekly for students across the country.
role
Kitchen Leads are responsible for setting up workstations and preparing ingredients for cooking, including chopping vegetables and cutting meat. They ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving the client. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.
If you are excited to create cool from-scratch food and make people happy every day, APPLY NOW. We're currently looking for a classically trained Kitchen Leaf 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:
Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served Apportion and serve food to clients Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations. Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers. Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management. Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing of raw ingredients and supplies. 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. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. Be familiar with the industry's best practices
Preferred Education and Experience:
2+ years food service skills or related experience preferred. Have experience with bulk food prep and production in a commercial kitchen setting. 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 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.