Catering/Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Opus Coffee; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus Coffee in Gainesville, FL is seeking a part-time Catering/Kitchen Assistant to join our team. This dual role blends back-of-house food prep with customer-service catering support, including packing items for deliveries and helping prep house-made sandwiches and drinks. Shifts are 15–20 hours weekly, typically 1pm–5pm, five days per week.

Pay is $15.00/hour base plus a tip pool (about $3.75–$4.75). Able to lift 50 lbs, drive the company vehicle, and communicate effectively with managers is

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of customer-facing food service or catering experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle heavy items safely.
• Weekdays availability 1pm–5pm, five days per week.
• Clean driving record and ability to drive company vehicle.
• Strong communication with Catering and Kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare brewed coffee, iced coffee, and other beverages for catering.
• Prepare and package food and drink items for catering and bars.
• Assist in creating new recipes for rotating items.
• Load and deliver catering orders within town, typically 5-mile radius.
• Unload and set up catering stations at delivery locations.
• Keep kitchen and catering areas clean and organized.
• Assist with weekly catering inventory and organization.
• Communicate with Catering and Kitchen managers about tasks.
• Manage multiple tasks on a tight timeline.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Join our Opus Coffee team as a Catering/Kitchen Assistant. This part-time position is a dual role that combines back of house Kitchen food preparation with customer-service oriented Catering service. You will assist in various aspects of the Catering production process, from picking up equipment after the completion of events to preparing items for the next day's deliveries. You'll also help to prep our house-made sandwiches, snacks, and drink ingredients alongside the Kitchen staff. An ideal candidate is strong in punctuality, attention to detail, customer service, and problem solving!

Work Schedule:

• 15-20 hours/week
• Weekdays or weekends, 1pm - 5pm

Position Expectations Include:

• Preparing brewed coffee, iced coffee, and other specialty beverages for catering
• Preparing and packaging food and drink items for catering and coffee bars
• Participating in creation of new recipes for rotating and seasonal food items
• Loading and delivering catering orders to locations around town (generally w/in 5-mile radius)
• Unloading and setting up catering stations at delivery locations
• Cleaning and organizing the kitchen, especially catering area, with rest of kitchen team
• Completing and organizing weekly inventory for catering
• Effectively communicating with Catering and Kitchen managers
• Efficiently managing several concurrent tasks on a tight timeline

Compensation for this position is $15.00/hour base plus our tip pool (averaging $3.75 - $4.75) with opportunities for increases starting within 6 months of hire.

Position Requirements:

• Available from at least 1pm to at least 5pm, 5 days of the week (at least 4 weekdays)
• At least one year (12 months) of customer-facing food service industry or catering, serving, hospitality, or event management experience; back of house/food preparation experience is a plus
• Able to lift 50lbs without strain and pick up caterings in varying, year-round weather conditions
• Clean driving record and able to drive company vehicle