Catering Kitchen Assistant

High Spirits Hospitality•Dunean, SC

12d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

High Spirits Hospitality is seeking a Catering Kitchen Assistant to support their culinary team in preparing, serving, and cleaning up after various events. This role is crucial for ensuring events run smoothly, safely, and on time. The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking, and willing to assist with a variety of tasks including food preparation, service, dishwashing, cleaning, and organization. This is a part-time, event-based position, primarily on Fridays and Saturdays, with potential for additional weekday shifts. Flexibility is key, especially during busy seasons (March-May and September-December). The company values inclusivity, fun, learning, responsibility, authenticity, innovation, boldness, and leading with heart, aiming to exceed expectations daily.

Requirements

Kitchen, restaurant, catering, banquet, dishwashing, or food service experience is preferred but not required; willing to train dependable candidates.
Comfortable completing a variety of duties, including food prep, food service, dishwashing, cleaning, stocking, and event support.
Dependable, hardworking, and comfortable in a fast-paced, physically active kitchen and event environment.
Able to follow recipes, food safety procedures, cleaning instructions, and direction from culinary and event leads.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally in English to perform the essential functions of the role.
Reliable transportation and the flexibility to work Friday and Saturday evenings, with additional prep shifts as available.
Cell phone with voice, text, and data capabilities available for work use.
Able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and walking for extended periods, working in hot or cold environments, bending, reaching, and frequently lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs.
Able to successfully pass a background check consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the role.
Able to successfully pass a drug screening consistent with applicable law and company policy.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and obtain any food safety training or certification required for assigned duties.
1+ years of experience in a relevant role, specifically in food service or hospitality.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
Be at least 19 years of age.
Maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Lead with respect and inclusivity—proudly serve clients of all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and relationships, and team members must be able to support all clients with professionalism and care.
Highly organized, analytical, and ready to tackle challenges with creative problem-solving.
Present yourself professionally and confidently.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, labeling, packaging, and assembling ingredients according to recipes and supervisor instructions.
Support the culinary team with cooking, reheating, plating, garnishing, packing, loading, unloading, and transport readiness as assigned.
Set up, maintain, replenish, and break down buffets, food stations, back-of-house service areas, and plated meal production lines.
Assist with food service by replenishing menu items, serving guests, bussing, clearing service areas, and responding promptly to direction from culinary and event leads.
Operate the dishwashing area and wash, rinse, sanitize, dry, sort, polish, and put away dishes, utensils, cookware, glassware, service pieces, and kitchen equipment.
Clean and sanitize prep tables, sinks, floors, walls, shelving, coolers, equipment, carts, trash areas, and other kitchen or event workspaces before, during, and after shifts.
Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, temperature-control, labeling, storage, and personal hygiene procedures at all times.
Stock and organize food, disposables, chemicals, smallwares, and supplies, and promptly report shortages, damage, safety concerns, or equipment problems.
Assist with trash removal, event breakdown, kitchen resets, deep cleaning, and other hands-on culinary or operational duties as assigned.
Assist with inventory.
Take ownership of assigned work, follow through on commitments, and communicate proactively when support or clarification is needed.
Represent High Spirits Hospitality with professionalism and reflect company values in work, communication, decision-making, and service.
Communicate quickly and professionally with clients, guests, teammates, vendors, and partners.
Handle client, vendor, and employee concerns with professionalism, sound judgment, and timely escalation.
Support a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment.
Be dependable, solutions-focused, and adaptable.
Use company technology, communication platforms, and digital systems consistently, accurately, and responsibly.
Submit digital documents, reports, checklists, receipts, and other required records accurately and on time.
Attend required company meetings, trainings, and check-ins.
Stay well-versed in company offerings, policies, safety standards, and service expectations.
Handle company, client, and employee information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Follow all applicable laws, licensing requirements, and company procedures.
Use company property, equipment, and workspaces responsibly.
Support alcohol service or alcohol-related event duties as needed.
Maintain a professional appearance.