Corporate Catering Coordinator & Prep Assistant

Corporate Catering Coordinator & Prep Assistant

Starting Pay: $18–$20 per hour, plus delivery gratuities

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, approximately 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Earlier start times may occasionally be required based on catering demand. This is a weekday corporate catering position with no nights or weekends.

Reports To: Catering Kitchen Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Corporate Catering Coordinator & Prep Assistant to help prepare, organize, and deliver catering orders to our corporate customers. This is a hands-on position that requires accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced catering kitchen.

This position does not involve cooking. However, previous cold-food preparation or catering experience is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Print and carefully review catering orders at the beginning of each shift.
• Identify missing information and ask questions of customers or internal team members as needed.
• Organize all food and non-food components required for each order.
• Count and pack plates, napkins, cutlery, serving utensils, paper products, condiments, and other supplies.
• Complete basic food-preparation tasks, including portioning dressings, counting mayonnaise and mustard packets, and placing pickles or other items into serving containers.
• Assist with cold sandwich and salad preparation.
• Match printed labels with the correct food items and catering orders.
• Double-check orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper presentation.
• Organize completed orders for delivery.
• Load catering orders carefully into delivery vehicles.
• Assist with deliveries using a company-provided vehicle.
• Communicate professionally with corporate customers and coworkers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area.
• Follow all company procedures and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, deli, cold-food preparation, or similar food-service experience is required.
• No cooking experience is necessary.
• English communication skills are required to read orders, understand instructions, ask questions, and communicate with customers and team members.
• Basic computer skills, including using email, printing orders, and printing corresponding order labels.
• Strong attention to detail and counting accuracy.
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple catering orders and deadlines.
• Dependable and able to report to work by 6:00 a.m. or earlier when required.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and helpful attitude when interacting with customers.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required for company-vehicle deliveries.

Compensation and Benefits of the Position

• Starting pay of $18–$20 per hour, based on experience.
• Additional gratuities for completed deliveries.
• Consistent weekday schedule.
• No nights or weekends.
• Company-provided vehicle for deliveries.

What We’re Looking For

The right person will understand that every detail matters in corporate catering. They will take ownership of each order, ask questions when something is unclear, and make sure every food item, condiment, utensil, and paper product is included before the order leaves the kitchen.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20