Catering Assistant

Job overview

The Catering Assistant role is onsite in Somerville, MA. Compensation is $23 per hour. This flexible, part-time position has hours that vary with catering orders and no guaranteed weekly schedule. Ball Square Cafe & Catering is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant expanding its catering business. The assistant supports catering orders from preparation through pickup or delivery. The role helps the kitchen team prepare, package, organize, and deliver orders while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

What you'll do

• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and packaging catering orders
• support basic cooking and meal preparation
• organize trays, platters, and orders for pickup or delivery
• assist with deliveries, setup, and cleanup when needed
• maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
• lift up to 30 pounds.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

catering assistant

food preparation

catering orders

kitchen support

food packaging

somerville ma

ball square cafe

$23/hr

part-time

flexible schedule

occasional weekends

free food and snacks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free food and snacks.

Why this role

Basic kitchen or food-service experience is preferred. Flexible availability, including occasional mornings and weekends, is requested. ServSafe or allergen certification is a plus.

About the employer

Ball Square Cafe Breakfast Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.