Catering Staff

Chick-fil-A; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free meals

Bonus pay

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza is seeking a Catering Assistant to support our catering operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences beyond the restaurant. This full-time role requires open availability, including early mornings and late evenings, with weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include preparing orders, ensuring quality, loading and delivering catering orders, and setting up displays. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required, and mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Must have open availability and be able to work 8–12 hour shifts.
• Full-time position with some weekends (Fri/Sat) required.
• Chick-fil-A experience not required but a plus.
• Delivery responsibilities include driving your own vehicle; valid license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and assembling catering orders with accuracy and care.
• Ensure all catering items meet quality and presentation standards.
• Load, transport, and deliver catering orders.
• Set up catering displays at delivery locations when needed.
• Communicate clearly with team members to ensure timely execution.
• Verify orders before departure to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of catering supplies and work areas.
• Provide professional and friendly service during deliveries and guest interactions.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Job description

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.

Job Description

Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza: Catering Assistant - FULL TIME - MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY

Chick-fil-A Experience not required, but definitely a plus.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, staying organized, and being part of a team that values customer service and attention to detail? Are you looking for adynamicwork environment that fostersteamworkandleadership development? Do you thrive in apeople-focusedatmosphere where your contributions are valued? If so, the Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza Catering Team is the place for you!

Chick-fil-A isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to grow and make a difference in your community. As a Catering Assistant, you'll play a vital role in our restaurant, supporting our catering operations and helping deliver exceptional guest experiences beyond the restaurant. This role plays a key part in ensuring orders are prepared accurately, delivered on time, and presented with excellence.

Position Type:

• Full-time (40+ hrs a week)
• Some early mornings and late evenings, weekends required.
• Combination of in-store catering preparation, off-site delivery, and general operation support.
• Delivering orders is required - MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE - you will be reimbursed for your mileage, but you will need to use your own vehicle to make deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and assembling catering orders with accuracy and care.
• Ensure all catering items meet quality and presentation standards.
• Load, transport, and deliver catering orders.
• Set up catering displays at delivery locations when needed.
• Communicate clearly with team members to ensure timely execution.
• Verify orders before departure to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of catering supplies and work areas.
• Provide professional and friendly service during deliveries and guest interactions.

Availability Requirements:

• You must be fully available to be considered for this position.
• You will be required to work 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts as needed.
• Weekend availability required. You MUST be available to work FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
• On-call shifts and holiday work will be required.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION. You must have open availability. Your schedule will depend on the catering orders we have for the day. That may mean early mornings or late evenings some days.
• On days that we do not have many catering orders, you will be required to work on the line in the restaurant, supporting operations in either the Front of House or Back of House.

What We Offer:

• Become part of a caring community and amotivatedteam.
• Make a difference in the lives of your team members and customers.
• Grow your career in a supportive environment.
• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others.
• Closed on Sundays!
• Working side by side with an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders.
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional and personal goals.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Competitive pay, starting at $16 per hour.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free meals FOR YOU every shift.
• Opportunity for bonus pay based on performance.

Location: Chick-fil-A Pelican Plaza, 8420 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34238

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.