East Meets West Catering is looking for Part Time Culinary Assistants to assist our Culinary team and support the Lead Chef in all preparation of event production while at the event. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Assisting in packing out all food and culinary items needed for the event
• Light prep work while at the event
• Heating, assembling and platting of Hors d'Oeuvres
• Organization and set up of onsite kitchen and stations
• Execution and organization of all food items for meal service

Essential Functions

Leading and assisting with the culinary execution of off-premise events, including organization of space.

Clear communication with Event Management and staff regarding event expectations, timeline and execution of all culinary items.

Maintain a clean and respectful presence in front of and away from clients and staff. Communicate with guests in a friendly manner.

ServSafe Foodhandler Certification required; Allergen Awareness is a plus

Skills and Qualification

• Previous kitchen experience in a restaurant or catering
• Attention to detail
• Consistency in the preparation of all food
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Organization of themselves and their station
• The ability to multi-task in a busy kitchen while working independently as well as with others.
• Must be able to work efficiently and have a clear knowledge of time management.
• Experience in set-up and organization of an off-site kitchen a plus

Physical Demands

The employee is required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 55 pounds or less on a regular basis.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is great for someone with a flexible schedule, day or evening availability, availability on weekends looking to pick up a few shifts a week as a part time position or someone just looking to further their culinary skill set.

Requires a willingness to commit to working 2-3 Saturdays in May, June and December

Ability to pick up full time hours during peak season

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Accrues sick time

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

All employees must have proof of being fully vaccinated which includes the Booster shot

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road