Assistant Prep/Event Chef - Hands-On, High-Volume Catering

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

Job summary

Hightop Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Prep/Event Chef for Stonehouse Catering at Five Event Center in Minneapolis, MN. The position pays $18.00–$22.00 per hour and offers a part-time, year-round schedule with about 3 days per week and extra hours during peak season.

The role is hands-on, fast-paced, and focuses on building strong pastry skills while supporting the team to bring memorable events to life in a professional catering kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist prep and event execution in a high-volume kitchen.
• Develop foundational pastry skills while supporting the team.
• Maintain accuracy and organization in fast-paced catering environments.

Skills

Cooking experience

Recipe reading

Kitchen techniques

Knife skills

Health and safety

Organization

Communication

Early mornings availability

Weekend availability

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Hightop Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Prep/Event Chef for Stonehouse Catering at Five Event Center in Minneapolis, MN. The position pays $18.00–$22.00 per hour and offers a part-time, year-round schedule with about 3 days per week and extra hours during peak season.

The role is hands-on, fast-paced, and focuses on building strong pastry skills while supporting the team to bring memorable events to life in a professional catering kitchen.