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Early Morning Kitchen Help – 3 AM Start

Crystal Valley Catering
Middlebury, IN Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026

Crystal Valley Catering is looking for dependable kitchen help to join our early morning kitchen team. This is a steady food production position with simple, repeatable tasks. Kitchen experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

This job is a good fit for someone who wants consistent early-morning work and can reliably start at 3:00 AM.

Pay:

Starting pay: $13/hr weekly attendance bonus based on hours worked

Employees are eligible for a weekly attendance bonus when they work their scheduled shifts:

  • Part-time: up to $20/week
  • Full-time: up to $40/week

For many schedules, the attendance bonus can add about $1/hr equivalent for employees with consistent attendance.

Schedule

Start time: 3:00 AM

We have options for:

  • Part-time: limited weekly hours available
  • Full-time: up to an 8-hour day

Typical hours may be around 3:00 AM–8:00 AM or 3:00 AM–11:00 AM, depending on the position, availability, and daily workload.

Monday through Friday. No weekends.

Important Schedule Note

Because this position starts at 3:00 AM, applicants need to be able to arrive rested, alert, and on time consistently.

This role is usually not a good fit for someone trying to work it immediately before or after a full-time job. We need team members who can realistically handle the early start time and be dependable each day they are scheduled.

Limited Hours If Requested

We are open to applicants who are looking for limited, predictable weekly hours. If you need to stay within a certain income or hour range, we can discuss a schedule that works for both you and the business.

Job Duties

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assembling and packaging food items
  • Helping prepare sandwiches, wraps, breakfast items, and other foods
  • Stocking and organizing kitchen supplies
  • Cleaning work areas and equipment
  • Following food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Helping the team complete daily kitchen production

What We’re Looking For

The best fit is someone who is:

  • Reliable and able to show up on time for a 3:00 AM start
  • Comfortable working on their feet
  • Able to follow directions
  • Clean, organized, and willing to learn
  • Consistent with attendance
  • A team player with a good attitude
  • Need to be able to regularly lift 40 pounds

This position is not overly complicated or high pressure, but reliability and punctuality are very important.

Benefits / Perks

  • Part-time or full-time options
  • Weekly attendance bonus
  • Limited-hours schedule available
  • Consistent early morning work
  • Weekends off
  • Free meals
  • Free Drinks
  • Family-owned company
  • Willing to train the right person

Job Type

Full-time or Part-time

Pay

From $13.00 per hour

Expected Hours

20–40 hours per week, depending on availability and position.

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Early morning shift
  • No weekends

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14

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