Cafeteria Associate - Part-Time - Weekends off

White Castle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Weekly Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

White Castle in Columbus, OH, seeks a Part-Time Cafeteria Associate to join the Home Office cafeteria and catering events. The role cross-trains across griddle, drinks, serving line, prep, cook, and more, supporting a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

You’ll provide quick, courteous service, handle daily food prep for meetings and events, maintain sanitary work areas, manage inventory, and follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in institutional food prep is preferred.
• Working knowledge of all facets of kitchen including food safety, preparation, and storage; sanitation; weights and measures; following a recipe.
• Multi-tasking skills and basic math skills.
• Work closely with others as a team on a daily basis.
• Learn, cooperate with others, and follow written and oral instructions; PIC training and/or ServSafe Certification will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick and courteous customer service to create memorable moments for customers.
• Daily preparation, presentation, and service of large quantities and a variety of foods and beverages served Monday – Friday to Home Office team members and guests.
• Timely preparation, presentation, and delivery of foods in appropriate quantities for meetings and catered events upon request.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work and service areas in accordance with White Castle procedures and Department of Health directives.
• Inventory, stock, and receive merchandise and supplies.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Basic math

Following instructions

ServSafe Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description:

When what you Crave is creative work, new challenges, and a team that knows how to get things done and have fun doing it, you’ve come to the right place.

As America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, we’ve been serving Cravers for over 100 years. But we’ve got our eyes on an even tastier future—always finding new ways to innovate, grow, and create Memorable Moments with our customers and team members. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

The Part-Time Cafeteria Associate role prepares and serves food in the Cafeteria for the Home Office and catering events as requested. This position cross-trains and works in all cafeteria positions including griddle, drinks, serving line, prep, cook, fry, baker, dishwasher, sanitation, catering, stock, inventory, and receiving.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• Previous customer service experience required;
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in institutional food prep is preferred;
• Working knowledge of all facets of kitchen including food safety, preparation, and storage; sanitation; weights and measures; following a recipe;
• Multi-tasking skills and basic math skills;
• Work closely with others as a team on a daily basis;
• Learn, cooperate with others, and follow written and oral instructions;
• Person-In-Charge (PIC) training and/or ServSafe Certification will be required.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Provide quick and courteous customer service to create memorable moments for customers;
• Daily preparation, presentation, and service of large quantities and a variety of foods and beverages served Monday – Friday to Home Office team members and guests;
• Timely preparation, presentation, and delivery of foods in appropriate quantities for meetings and catered events upon request;
• Maintain clean and sanitary work and service areas in accordance with White Castle procedures and Department of Health directives;
• Inventory, stock, and receive merchandise and supplies;
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures;
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Availability to Work & Physical Requirements

• Schedule for Part-Time: 28 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 6:45am – 2:30pm; Friday – Sunday Off!
• Cafeteria Hours of Operation are 7:00am – 1:15pm, Monday – Friday; will work until 2:30pm for cleaning;
• Must be flexible to work normal Cafeteria Hours of Operation as needed for extra coverage;
• Long periods of standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds;
• Run an industrial dishwasher and other Cafeteria equipment.

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Competitive WEEKLY pay! This position starts at the minimum rate listed in this job posting, with the potential for higher earnings based on qualifications and experience.

Why you’ll like it here:

Being family-owned and operated since 1921 comes with its perks, and we’re not just talking about benefits (while those are pretty great). It means putting people first, thinking for the long-haul, and creating a place where team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. Here’s just a few ways we invest in our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Financial security with contributions to your 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit-Sharing Plan
• 4 Weeks of Paid Vacation in your first year, Bereavement and Jury Duty pay, and paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Weekly paychecks and holiday bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities
• Hybrid work environment with a business casual dress code (aka jeans every day!)
• Onsite Café with free drinks and food discounts
• Community service opportunities
• White Castle restaurant discounts
• A Slide to our lobby – now that’s what we call a refreshing break!
• And much more!

Learn more about how we take care of our team by visiting our online benefits guide, here.

*Programs and benefit eligibility varies based on the average hours worked, location, and length of service at White Castle.

White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

White Castle will, upon request, offer a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or any applicable state or local law. Should you need assistance with completing this application or with any other part of the application process, please contact Team Member Services at [e-mail].

Company Information:

At White Castle, a job can become so much more than a paycheck. It can grow into a lasting and meaningful career. For more than 100 years, we've believed what our founder, Billy Ingram, said best: "Happy employees make happy customers." It's a philosophy that's guided us for generations and continues to shape how we support our team members today.

Along the way, our Original Slider® was named as Time Magazine’s "Most Influential Burger of All Time," we were recognized as one of Fast Company's "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies," and have earned Great Place To Work Certification™ every year since 2021, and an honoree on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ list since 2022.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.