Kitchen Steward Dishwasher Event Support

Catering-By-Corey,-LL; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Catering by Corey in Asheville, NC is seeking a Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher / Event Support to keep our kitchen clean, organized, and event-ready as a behind-the-scenes backbone.

Schedule is Wednesday–Sunday (approx. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, end times may vary) with Sunday availability required; pay is $18–$20/hour based on experience. You'll support chefs, prep in slower periods, and help load vans for events.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with a positive attitude.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in a kitchen or dish area is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing and keeping a clean, organized kitchen.
• Fully clean the kitchen at the end of the day.
• Assist with packing and loading vans for events.
• Unload, clean, and reset vans between events.
• Clean and maintain equipment like hot boxes and coolers.
• Handle and organize rentals (plates, silverware, glassware, etc.).
• Support kitchen prep during slower periods.
• Provide general kitchen support as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Organized and efficient

Reliability and punctuality

Physically active work

Dish/kitchen experience (plus)

Job description

Catering by Corey | Asheville, NC (East Asheville – near Highland Brewing)

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking team member to join our kitchen crew as a Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher / Event Support. This is a key behind-the-scenes role that supports our chefs and keeps our kitchen and equipment clean, organized, and event-ready.

Schedule:
Wednesday–Sunday (days vary based on event schedule), approximately 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (end time may vary)

Sunday availability is required

Hours will vary seasonally, with busier periods in the spring and fall

Pay:
$18–$20/hour, based on experience

What You’ll Do:
This is an all-hands-on-deck position focused at our kitchen. Responsibilities include:

• Dishwashing and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen
• Breaking down and fully cleaning the kitchen at the end of the day
• Assisting with packing and loading vans for events
• “Flipping” vans—unloading, cleaning, and resetting them for the next event
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment such as hot boxes and coolers
• Handling and organizing rentals (plates, silverware, glassware, etc.)
• Supporting kitchen prep during slower periods
• General kitchen support—jumping in wherever needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Team player who’s willing to help wherever needed
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliability and punctuality (especially for Sundays)
• Comfort with physically active work (lifting, cleaning, being on your feet)
• Previous kitchen or dish experience is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us:

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established catering company

Ideal Candidate:
Someone who enjoys staying busy, takes ownership of their space, and finds satisfaction in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly behind the scenes.

If you’re someone who takes pride in being the backbone of a strong kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you!