Assistant Prep/Event Chef

Hightop Hospitality; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hightop Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Prep/Event Chef for FIVE Event Center in Minneapolis, MN. This hands-on, fast-paced role supports our Executive Chef and contributes to events that guests remember.

You’ll help prepare from scratch, maintain consistency, and uphold kitchen standards in a high-volume catering environment. Expect approximately 3 days per week with potential additional hours during peak season.

Qualifications

• 2+ years cooking experience.
• Basic understanding of reading and converting recipes; basic kitchen techniques; knife skills; health and safety regulations.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills.
• Availability for early mornings, weekdays, and weekends.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and execution for events.
• Support the Executive Chef and culinary team in a fast-paced catering kitchen.
• Maintain consistency, organization, and high standards in a high-volume environment.
• Contribute to craft and pastry skills behind the scenes for event service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Recipe reading and conversion

Knife skills

Health and safety

Organization

Communication

Early morning availability

Weekend availability

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Job description

Assistant Prep/Event Chef | $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Location: FIVE Event Center – Minneapolis, MN

Compensation: $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level

Schedule: 3 days per week (with additional hours during peak season)

About the Role:

Love cooking from scratch, working with a passionate team, and being part of events that people remember forever? Hightop Hospitality is looking to add an Assistant Prep/Event Chef to our company Stonehouse Catering, working alongside our Executive Chef.

This role is hands‑on and fast‑paced, perfect for someone who takes pride in consistency, organization, and craft. No two days are the same. You’ll work behind the scenes to bring events to life while building strong foundational pastry skills in a high-volume, professional kitchen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ year cooking experience
• Basic understanding of reading and converting recipes, basic kitchen techniques, knife skills, and health and safety regulations
• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Availability for early mornings, weekdays, and weekends
• Self‑motivated
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Schedule:

• Year‑round role with consistent part‑time hours and increased scheduling during peak event season (May through early November)
• Approximately 3 days per week (with additional hours during peak season)
• Shifts typically begin at 9am and run through daytime hours
• Regular availability required for Fridays and Saturdays during peak season

Who Thrives Here:

• People who enjoy hands‑on, detail‑oriented work
• Team players who communicate well in a kitchen environment
• Individuals who take pride in craftsmanship and consistency
• Adaptable problem‑solvers who can handle high‑volume production
• Those interested in growing a career in cooking

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Hands‑on training and skill development in a professional catering kitchen
• Work on a wide variety of products
• Consistent year‑round work with seasonal variety
• Supportive, team‑focused environment
• Opportunities for growth within Hightop Hospitality

About Us:

Hightop Hospitality is a collection of restaurant and catering brands that are as much defined by the premium ingredients, unique recipes, and high‑levels of service as the neighborhoods we serve. We are a team of passionate industry‑leading professionals committed to genuine hospitality. Each of the Hightop Hospitality brands is developed and supported by one of the most experienced hospitality teams in the upper Midwest. Stonehouse Catering is the newest addition to the Hightop Brand. With a tireless dedication to the highest standards and unparalleled industry knowledge, our team is the driving force for over 30 successful restaurants, four catering companies, and six event venues. Learn more about us at https://hightophospitality.com/brands/.