About us
The Root Cellar Cafe and Catering is an independently owned restaurant, catering company, bakery and cafe serving scratch-made comfort food, locally roasted coffee and decadent desserts daily.
Catering Assistant Needed
Responsible, detail-oriented and experienced catering assistant with the ability to work for a high-volume café and catering company adjacent to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill needed. This is your chance to join an independently owned company that has been a staple in a major college town for more than 20 years. Major plus – you’ll become part of a full team with staff members who know how to work hard and have fun.
Duties and Skills
· Work as the catering director’s right hand, helping to assist with various catering activities, including meeting with clients and taking orders in person and by phone, managing multiple catering platforms and programs and working to recruit new accounts to continue to grow the Root Cellar’s catering business. Must be comfortable and confident serving as a representative of a business in a highly competitive catering market.
· Serve as a delivery driver for the company, with a physical ability to safely load, transport, unload, and set up catering orders for delivery.
· Assist with the Root Cellar’s 3 prepared meal programs, including packing bags, corresponding with customers and handling pick-ups on Mondays and Tuesdays
· Prep catering items as needed for next day pick-up or delivery, including making labels, boxed lunches, coffee boxes, gallon drinks, etc.
· Responsible for managing maintenance of the catering van, including ensuring the van has scheduled appointments for regular service (oil changes, tire rotations) and ensuring that it is filled with gas.
· Maintain catering inventory for paper goods.
· Occasionally assist Root Cellar staff with front of the house responsibilities. communication with Catering Director about all aspects of your position
Required Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word/Google Docs
Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
Gmail
Required Personal Skills:
Customer oriented
Adaptable
Friendly
Punctual
Fast at completing tasks but also efficient
Extremely organized
Able to lift up to 30 pounds
Clean driving record
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
- Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chapel Hill, NC 27514: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
