Seasonal Catering Kitchen Associate

Kowalski; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount

Weekly pay

Employee recognition

Holiday parties

Employee appreciation luncheons

Job summary

Kowalski's Catering in Minnesota is seeking a seasonal team member to help create beautiful catering trays and support fast-paced kitchen operations. The role emphasizes food safety, proper preparation, and excellent customer interactions in a hospitality setting.

You will lift up to 50 lbs, work weekends/holidays, and learn kitchen procedures, equipment use, and presentation standards. Prior experience is welcome but not required, with pay based on experience and weekly pay benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible to schedule.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.
• Comfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interest in preparing, handling, and cooking food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare catering trays and maintain presentation standards.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Assist customers and colleagues in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

Slicers

Scales

Knives

Job description

Please Note: Pay Range is based on ExperienceKowalski Companies is a civic business. We have been family-owned since 1983, when Jim and Mary Kowalski opened the first location on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Part of being a civic business means we focus on ensuring sustainability and providing the best possible hospitality.Do you have the passion for making beautiful catering trays? If so, we want you on our team! Kowalski's Catering is well known for making customers beautiful catering trays to make any occasion both visually stunning and delicious aka \"Joy of Good Foods\".Seeking a seasonal employee for a fast-paced, multitask-oriented position. Primary learning challenges include knowledge of Catering Kitchen procedures, food safety and sanitization, presentation standards, safe operation of Kitchen equipment, and proper preparation of product. Position requires ongoing moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, standing, bending, operation of Kitchen equipment (slicers, scales, and knives), and exposure to hot surfaces and oils.Requirements:Must be at least 18 years oldFlexible to scheduleWeekend and holiday availability requiredEnsure quality and safety of foodComfortable speaking to customers in an energetic and helpful mannerAbility to work independentlyInterest in preparing, handling, and cooking foodInterest in product knowledgePrevious experience preferred, but not requiredBenefits:20% discountWeekly payEmployee recognitionHoliday partiesEmployee appreciation luncheons