Banquet Kitchen Assistant - part-time

Savara Hospitality; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Part-time scheduling

On-the-job training

Guest experience focus

Job summary

Savara Hospitality in Blowing Rock, NC is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented team member to support banquet kitchen operations on a part-time basis. Shifts include breakfast, lunch and dinner in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This role emphasizes basic food preparation, dishwashing, and helping ensure timely event execution while maintaining cleanliness and food safety. Weekend, night, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, banquet, catering, or hospitality environment is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions, work efficiently, and remain organized in a busy setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move items as needed for kitchen operations.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible part-time hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the team where needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by kitchen leadership.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas, equipment, and storage spaces.
• Support banquet service by preparing trays, restocking supplies, and ensuring items are ready on time.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures at all times.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and small equipment as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist with receiving, sorting, and storing deliveries in accordance with kitchen procedures.
• Communicate clearly with team members to help ensure accurate and timely event execution.
• Perform additional support tasks as assigned to meet operational needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Food safety

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented team member to support banquet kitchen operations on a part-time basis.

Shifts include breakfast, lunch and dinner. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment and takes pride in helping deliver a positive guest experience through organized, efficient kitchen support. This position works in a fast-paced banquet and kitchen environment where teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential. The role may involve exposure to heat, noise, and varying workloads depending on event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by kitchen leadership.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas, equipment, and storage spaces.


• Support banquet service by preparing trays, restocking supplies, and ensuring items are ready on time.


• Follow food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures at all times.


• Wash dishes, utensils, and small equipment as needed to keep operations running smoothly.


• Assist with receiving, sorting, and storing deliveries in accordance with kitchen procedures.


• Communicate clearly with team members to help ensure accurate and timely event execution.


• Perform additional support tasks as assigned to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, banquet, catering, or hospitality environment is helpful but not required.


• Ability to follow instructions, work efficiently, and remain organized in a busy setting.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move items as needed for kitchen operations.


• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible part-time hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.


• Positive attitude and willingness to support the team where needed.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment within a professional hospitality setting.


• Part-time scheduling with opportunities to contribute to special events and banquet operations.


• On-the-job training and the chance to develop kitchen and hospitality skills.


• The opportunity to be part of a team that helps create memorable guest experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays.

EOE/AA.

We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.