Part-Time Catering & Kitchen Support Specialist

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

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