Catering Specialists
22 days ago
Atlanta
Job DescriptionWho We Are: Social Express Catering & Meal Prep is a fast-growing, high-impact catering company serving the Metro Atlanta area. We specialize in youth meals, private dining, and corporate events, and we’re driven by excellence, creativity, and community care. As a small business, we value versatility, initiative, and people who go above and beyond the title. Position Summary: We’re hiring Catering Specialists — not just cooks. This role goes beyond the kitchen. You’ll be preparing meals, assisting with deliveries, supporting operations, and stepping in wherever needed to keep our fast-paced business running smoothly. We need dependable, high-functioning individuals who can think critically, work independently, and take pride in delivering a top-tier product and experience. Key Responsibilities: • Kitchen & Meal Preparation, • Prepare and cook meals according to daily production sheets, recipes, and CACFP nutrition guidelines, • Portion, package, and label meals accurately and neatly, • Support daily prep including chopping, portioning, assembling, and storing food properly, • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment at all times, • Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing kitchen checklists, • Ensure all food safety and hygiene protocols are upheld, including temperature logs and storage practices, • Delivery & Operational Support, • Assist with packing meals for delivery routes and loading into delivery vehicles, • Step in as a backup driver for local deliveries when needed, • Navigate delivery routes efficiently, ensuring on-time drop-off and excellent customer service, • Help with catering/event setup, equipment transportation, and cleanup, • Monitor inventory and report shortages, damages, or low stock, • Team Collaboration & Initiative, • Work closely with kitchen staff, drivers, and leadership to meet daily deadlines, • Provide feedback to improve processes, kitchen flow, and service execution, • Adapt quickly to unexpected challenges or changes in workflow, • Be ready to “fill in the gap” wherever needed — whether that’s mopping, running a tray, or solving a client issue, • Qualifications:, • 1+ years experience in food service, catering, or meal prep preferred, • Valid driver’s license with clean record (preferred, not required), • High-functioning, dependable, and capable of juggling multiple tasks with minimal supervision, • Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency, • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, • Able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced environment, • Bonus: ServSafe certification or leadership experience in small teams, • Compensation & Schedule:, • Pay: $18/hour based on experience and skills, • Schedule: Part-time and full-time roles available, • Perks: Growth potential, collaborative team culture, and meaningful work serving the community