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 12 reviews)); "The pay is decent, and cooking for so many people can be rewarding" ((in 5 reviews)); "The people I work with are really great and they all care about what they are doing." ((in 5 reviews)); "I like the creative freedom we are allotted to pretty much run our own personal businesses in different kitchens." ((in 4 reviews)); "Time off, creative freedom, decent benefits, and a homegrown management (at least in our area) that is in tune with the needs of the staff." ((in 4 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)); "hard work, people are hard to deal with, long hours on your feet" ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management was absolutely terrible, if they even answered your phone call." ((in 4 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

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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

Jun 26, 2025

Love my job

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Upper management really cares and wants to see you grow

Cons

Wry busy during the school year

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

Strong company getting stronger

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good steady company to work for and grow with.... Plenty of opportunity to advance, very nice work/life balance and the ability to work autonomously is there for self motivated operators.

Cons

It takes stamina and flexibility to keep up with company growth.

5.0

Jun 25, 2025

High-Growth, High-Impact — A Truly Rewarding Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

genuinely love working at Upper Crust Food Service. It's been an exciting, high-growth environment where my career has absolutely skyrocketed. I’ve had the opportunity to take on meaningful work, grow quickly, and be surrounded by incredibly supportive leaders. One of the best parts of the job is working alongside our Chefs and culinary management team — they are passionate, hardworking, and make the experience collaborative and fun. The culture here is fast-paced but people-first, and that makes a huge difference. I feel challenged in all the right ways and appreciated every step of the way. If you're looking for a company that invests in your growth and values strong team dynamics, UCFS is the place to be.

Cons

The pace can be fast and sometimes chaotic — if you like a slow, quiet workday, this might not be your vibe. You will learn all your coworkers' favorite snacks, whether you want to or not. Overall, UCFS has been an incredible place to grow, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.

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