Cook – K–12 School Cafeteria

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.

At Upper Crust Food Service, we serve fresh, nutritious meals to students nationwide — and we do it with care, consistency, and purpose. Our K–12 cafeteria teams enjoy reliable schedules, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a daily impact in the lives of children.


Position Summary:


As a Cook with Upper Crust Food Service, you’ll play a hands-on role in preparing and serving meals that meet both nutritional standards and student expectations. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented school kitchen focused on safety, cleanliness, and quality — all while enjoying a Monday–Friday schedule that aligns with the academic calendar.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals according to daily menus and production sheets
  • Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and temperature of all food served
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation standards, and USDA program standards including HACCP procedures
  • Assist with inventory, food storage, and kitchen cleanliness
  • Support meal service during breakfast and/or lunch periods
  • Work cooperatively with on-site team and school staff to maintain a positive kitchen environment
  • Follow allergy and dietary protocols to ensure student safety

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in food service, school cafeterias, or high-volume kitchens preferred
  • Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety protocols
  • ServSafe or local food handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Background check required for work in school environments

Why Join Upper Crust:

  • Monday–Friday daytime hours — no late nights or weekends
  • Meaningful work that supports student health and daily learning
  • Competitive hourly pay and benefits for full-time team members
  • Supportive environment with training, growth, and consistency


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.

The pay range for this role is:

18 - 23 USD per hour (US Very High)

Operations

La Porte, IN

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