Catering Prep Assistant

Catering Prep Assistant Luigi's Gourmet Express & Restaurant Johnston, RI Job Details Full-time $17 - $22 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Snacks provided Employee discount Flexible schedule Food provided Qualifications Retail sales transactions Food production Food handling Maintaining an organized workspace Packing Labeling Handling customer inquiries Sanitation Assembly Driver's License Driving Baked goods Organizational skills Stocking Computer skills Packaging (food) Knife skills Phone call management Clean workspace maintenance POS systems Entry level Kitchen organization

Full Job Description Benefits:

Competitive salary Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Training & development Luigi's Restaurant & Gourmet Express is looking for a Catering Prep Assistant to join our award-winning team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with fresh food, takes pride in organization and cleanliness, and can keep up in a fast-paced kitchen production environment. This role is focused primarily on food preparation for catering and gourmet prepared foods . The right candidate will help prepare deli case salads, bake cookies, prep and package hors d'oeuvres, and execute daily production based on catering worksheets and master prep schedules. We are looking for someone with strong prep skills, knife skills, speed, cleanliness, and attention to detail . Candidates who can also help on the counter, answer phones, and handle simple POS transactions will bring additional value to the role. Responsibilities Prepare deli case salads daily to Luigi's standards Prep, assemble, and package catering hors d'oeuvres Bake cookies and assist with additional daily food production Read and follow catering worksheets and daily production sheets Complete prep accurately and on time for pickups, deliveries, and events Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation Assist with labeling, packaging, stocking, and kitchen organization Support the catering team in producing orders from start to finish Occasionally assist with simple counter service, phones, and takeout orders Qualifications Food prep experience required; catering prep experience preferred Strong knife skills and comfort in a scratch kitchen environment Ability to work cleanly, quickly, and efficiently Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to follow prep sheets, recipes, and production timelines POS or computer experience is a plus Delivery experience is a plus Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are a plus Schedule & Pay 30-35 hours per week Flexible daytime schedule $17.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience Higher pay potential for candidates with additional customer service, phone, counter, and POS abilities Join a respected family-run business and be part of a team known for quality, hospitality, and attention to detail.

Internal Job Description Job Title:

Catering Prep Assistant Department:

Catering /

Gourmet Express Reports To:

Catering Manager