Charcuterie Workshop Leader & Event Assistant – $23/hr + Mileage
Job Type: Per Diem / Part-TimePay: $23.00 per hour + mileage reimbursementLocation: Capital Region, NY + surrounding areasSchedule: Flexible; weekdays, evenings, and weekends depending on scheduled events
Full Indeed Job Description
Charcuterie Workshop Leader & Event Assistant
Gouda Giggles Charcuterie is looking for reliable, outgoing, and motivated individuals to join our growing team as Workshop Leaders & Event Assistants.
This is a per diem position with opportunities to work a variety of workshops, catering events, pop-ups, grazing table setups, corporate events, and other Gouda Giggles experiences throughout the Capital Region and surrounding areas.
While this is not a guaranteed set weekly schedule, we have plenty of events and opportunities available for team members who have flexibility and want to work.
What You’ll Do
Depending on the event, responsibilities may include:
- Leading or assisting with interactive charcuterie workshops
- Teaching guests how to create charcuterie boards and other food-art experiences
- Preparing, portioning, arranging, and styling food
- Setting up and breaking down workshops and events
- Assisting with grazing tables and catering setups
- Working Gouda Giggles pop-ups and special events
- Interacting with guests and creating a welcoming, fun experience
- Selling Gouda Giggles products at certain events/pop-ups
- Loading, unloading, organizing, and keeping track of event supplies
- Maintaining clean and sanitary food-preparation and event areas
- Representing Gouda Giggles professionally at partner venues and corporate events
Training will be provided for our specific workshops, products, setup procedures, and expectations.
Who We’re Looking For
We need someone who is focused, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working independently as well as with a team.
The right person should have:
- Previous food service, catering, hospitality, or food-preparation experience
- Food artistry, charcuterie, food styling, or creative plating experience is a major plus
- Previous sales or customer-service experience is a plus
- Strong communication and people skills
- Confidence speaking and interacting with groups
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to follow directions and established procedures
- Good judgment and practical problem-solving/common-sense skills
- Flexibility and adaptability when events or circumstances change
- A positive, professional attitude and genuine willingness to work
Availability Is Important
Our events do not all take place during traditional business hours. Applicants should have flexibility in their schedules and be available for a combination of weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
This is a per diem/event-based position, so hours will vary based on our event calendar. There is plenty of opportunity for someone who is reliable, flexible, and interested in taking on events.
Transportation
Applicants must have:
- Reliable transportation
- A valid driver’s license
- The ability to travel to different event locations throughout the Capital Region and surrounding areas
Mileage reimbursement is provided for qualifying work-related travel.
Compensation
$23.00 per hour + mileage reimbursement
About Gouda Giggles
Gouda Giggles Charcuterie is a Capital Region-based charcuterie and catering company specializing in elevated grazing experiences, interactive workshops, corporate catering, pop-ups, and special events.
Our workshops extend beyond traditional charcuterie and include a variety of creative, hands-on food experiences. We’re looking for team members who can grow with us as our event and workshop calendar continues to expand.
To Apply
Please submit your resume through Indeed. In your application, we’d especially love to hear about any experience you have with food preparation, catering, food styling/artistry, events, hospitality, teaching/leading groups, customer service, or sales.
We are looking for people who are ready to work, willing to learn, dependable, and excited to be part of a growing small business.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
