Does Upper Crust Food Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Upper Crust Food Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Upper Crust Food Service. This rating has improved by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Upper Crust Food Service?

77% of Upper Crust Food Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Upper Crust Food Service 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Upper Crust Food Service?

Head Chef (21) , Chef (14) , Sous Chef (10) , Executive Chef (8) , Regional Manager (7) , House Chef (4) , Prep/Line Cook (3) , Account Manager (2) , Barista (2) , Campus Manager (2) , Cook (2) , Regional Director (2) , Utility Worker (2)

What are the pros of working at Upper Crust Food Service according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance is great" ((in 10 reviews)); "The pay is decent, and cooking for so many people can be rewarding" ((in 8 reviews)); "The people I work with are really great and they all care about what they are doing." ((in 5 reviews)); "Chefs get quality time off for work life balance." ((in 4 reviews)); "I like the creative freedom we are allotted to pretty much run our own personal businesses in different kitchens." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Upper Crust Food Service according to real employee reviews?

"The company could have better management, but it all depends on the place you're working" ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management was absolutely terrible, if they even answered your phone call." ((in 4 reviews)); "Sometimes not enough hours available to work." ((in 3 reviews)); "Inconsistent training." ((in 3 reviews)); "No good salary and time" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Upper Crust Food Service locations?

Columbia , Lincoln , Fayetteville , Indianapolis , Champaign , Rolla , Raleigh , Iowa City , Tuscaloosa , Bloomington , Springfield , Norman , Oklahoma City , Stillwater , Laramie , Oxford , Crawfordsville , Pullman , New Brunswick , Moscow , Normal , Charlottesville , Ithaca , New York , Portage , Edmond , Tulsa , Lexington , Charlotte , Butler

Upper Crust Food Service reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(130 total reviews)

Adam Guy

83% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (130 reviews)

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Upper Crust Food Service has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 130 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Upper Crust Food Service employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

130 reviews

5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Working with Upper Crust Food Service

Head chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The students are a highlight here. Menu development is up to you. Hours are reasonable.

Cons

The health care plan is in serious need of reform

4.0

Jul 1, 2025

A good place to be, with a Company that cares.

Sous chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company offers some of the best support I've experienced in a kitchen. They want you to succeed, and they are there to help.

Cons

Having to find a summer job. Due to working on campus. They do offer camps if you are down to travel.

5.0

Jul 1, 2025

UpperCrust is a great Company to work for!!

Traveling chef

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay Holidays off Fantastic work life balance Summers off / but still work available through summer camps

Cons

Not many Cons in this regard

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Jobs at Upper Crust Food Service

Food Service Worker - PT