Catering Warehouse Assistant

Trolley Hospitality Companies•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Groovin' Gourmets, the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, is seeking a Catering Warehouse Assistant. This role is ideal for someone energized by supporting others, resourceful, detail-oriented, and proactive. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of catering events by organizing, staging, and loading supplies and equipment. This is a part-time position with flexible hours and the potential to transition into a full-time role. We are committed to delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, fostering a supportive and positive workplace where contributions are valued.

Requirements

Able to frequently bend, stoop and lift (up to 50lbs)
Experience using hand trucks or pallet jacks
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Available weekends

Nice To Haves

Warehouse or similar experience preferred
Previous catering, event, or hospitality background a plus
Knowledge of catering terminology a plus

Responsibilities

Organize and stage supplies and equipment for catering events
Load box trucks and vans with staged supplies, ensuring that the correct items are loaded and properly secured
Communicate with the service and sales departments on supply issues and coordinate substitutions
Confirm that returning items from events are clean and in good working order and return them to the warehouse
Maintain order and cleanliness in the warehouse, ensuring that equipment is protected and stored properly
Handle miscellaneous needs such as picking up linens at the dry cleaners, filling up gas in trucks, picking up last minute supplies at the grocery store, or making emergency supply runs to events
On occasion, deliver simple catering orders to a location, which sometimes requires minor event setup

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Part-time hours available
Potential to transition into a full time position
$15-$17/hr, depending on experience
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
Free Employee Shift Meal
401k matching for part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year after the first year
Paid holidays, PTO, & Floating Holidays (for full-time)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available (for full-time)
401(K) retirement plan and company match after 1 year of employment (for full-time)
Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (for full-time)