Catering Assistant Irvine (Tues & Thurs 10:30am-2:30pm)

Zerocater; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

401k match

Job summary

Zerocater is seeking On-Site Catering Attendants to support day-to-day meal operations at our client sites. You will greet guests, coordinate meal setup, and ensure smooth service while delivering excellent customer experiences.

This part-time role requires reliability, teamwork, and a passion for food service. Schedule includes Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with opportunities for extra shifts. Eligible for a $15 monthly phone stipend and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality or food service preferred.
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to engage guests.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist others.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate smooth delivery intake from loading dock to client meal space.
• Oversee meal setup, layout, equipment, presentation, and leftovers storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety in serving areas during shifts.
• Greet guests, respond to questions, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Take inventory and collect on-site feedback for HQ.

Skills

Hospitality background

Customer-facing

Team player

Responsible and attentive

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Our On-Site Catering Attendants are truly the face of Zerocater who help facilitate the day‑to‑day meal operations at some of our biggest clients. They strive to provide the best experience possible by engaging and building genuine relationships with the companies we partner with. While ensuring that every meal goes off without a hitch, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our meal service for our customers. You are a subject matter expert and enthusiastic spokesperson for Zerocater because you agree that the best ideas happen over food. You'll be on-site to answer questions, chat with clients and coworkers, and have the opportunity to make new friends and connections!

What you will do:

• Facilitate Delivery Intake: Help ensure smooth transportation of the food delivered by the vendor from the loading dock up to the client’s meal space. Ensure there are no missing items or meals.
• Oversee Meal Set‑up/clean‑up: Guide and help with food layout, set up special equipment if needed, manage overall presentation, and replenish dishes. Breaking down and properly storing leftovers at the end of the meal service.
• Maintaining Cleanliness/food safety: Ensuring that the serving areas remain clean and organized throughout the meal time.
• Customer Experience: Greeting guests, interacting to ensure they are satisfied with the service, responding to requests, and addressing any questions/concerns they may have.
• Meal Feedback: Take inventory of food before and after a meal, gather employee preference information, communicate with employees on site, and share feedback with HQ.

Qualifications for success:

• Background in hospitality, food service (highly preferred), or a similar customer‑facing role.
• You are willing to work as a team and help others out to ensure smooth execution.
• You are responsible and attentive and can work effectively with little supervision.
• You have a real passion for food service and a customer first mentality.
• Must have a Food Handler’s Certificate or be willing to obtain one (the cost of which will be covered by Zerocater).

Physical requirements:

• Able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Able to kneel, crouch and bend
• Able to walk up and down flights of stairs
• Able to stand & walk for 3-4 hours on shift
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Schedule:

• You must have availability to work Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm
• You may be able to pick up additional shifts as needed
• A typical schedule is 10-30 hours per week

Compensation:

• You will work part-time, at $21.00 per hour
• $15.00 monthly stipend for cell phone usage
• 401k match with immediate vesting

“The shared meal elevates eating from a mechanical process of fueling the body to a ritual of family and community, from the mere animal biology to an act of culture.”

Michael Pollan

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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