Catering Crew Member

We are looking for responsible, dependable catering crew members who love making people happy by creating and serving beautiful, delicious food!

Do you love to create beautiful food? Do you like making people happy by working with a team to provide an upscale catered experience? Then this job may be just for you! Join our dedicated team to create some of the best made from scratch food in Natchitoches. 

What You’ll Be Doing in This Role
The catering crew members are responsible for making our popular shareables, charcuterie boards, small bites, dinners, desserts, and beverage stations. The team also delivers and/or sets up for parties and events, serves, and handles the clean up.

Who Are We?
Natchitoches Picnic Company is an upscale deli and market that provides fresh artisan-made sandwiches, seasonal salads, soups, charcuterie boards, baked goods, and specialty foods. We focus on high quality ingredients with your dietary needs in mind for lunch-to-go, market-to-table prepared foods, catering, and special events with pick-up or delivery.

What can you expect? 

  • A welcoming workplace.

  • An active, physical job where you will easily close those rings on your watch. 

  • Training and tastings where you become a skilled catering crew member.

  • Teammates who support each other.  

  • Making and serving beautiful and delicious products you will be proud of.

  • A place where your positivity and contributions can make a difference.   

What Does The Position Pay?
$8-$14/hour, plus tips; Starting pay will vary depending on prior experience and skills, and other factors. We are happy to discuss this with you in person to determine a wage that works for both of us.

What Are the Hours?
We are currently looking to fill our catering crew roster to be on call for evenings, Fridays, Saturdays, and occasional Sundays. Shift times will vary depending on catering requests. We provide pick up, delivery, full service, and we can host events at one of our preferred venues. Shifts are typically four hours at a minimum with the opportunity for tips.

What Are the Physical Requirements?

  • Must be aleto move up to 25 pounds.

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, and stand for long periods of time.

What Are the Performance Expectations?

  • Arrive on time for all shifts, meetings, and events.

  • Prepares food according to our recipes – accurately and consistently if preparing food.

  • Ensure all food meets quality and presentation standards. 

  • Maintain a tidy, clean, and sanitary work station and uniform. 

  • Effectively communicates and maintains excellent relationships with all staff at NPC.

  • Complete training within the agreed upon timeframe and continue to live the NPC Guiding Principles. 

  • Follow procedural checklists.

  • Refill serving trays as needed.

What Are Success Patterns for this Position?

  • Has worked effectively as part of a team.

  • Passionate about great food and great service!

  • Must be able to work weekends and after hours as needed. 

  • Be punctual. 

  • Follow all kitchen safety and sanitary requirements.

  • Desire clear feedback and training expectations, including how to get a raise! 

What Will You Learn in this Job?

  • You will learn about Natchitoches Picnic Company’s mission and vision.

  • You will learn about food, people, and business. 

  • You will learn how to make, present, and serve fresh, high quality, beautiful, and delicious food.

Are There Any Benefits or Perks?

  • Paid training 

  • 50% off meal on shift (during break)  – and sometimes a FREE meal after the event!

  • Free coffee, tea, lemonade, and bottled or citrus water

  • 30% off NPC Discount Card for specialty food items, personal off shift meals, cooking classes, and events (after 90 days)