Job Details
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Location: 202 W North Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Position Summary
Carolina Charcuterie & Catering is looking for a reliable, experienced kitchen team member who is comfortable handling prep work, line cooking, and production for a busy gourmet deli and catering operation. This role supports daily food preparation, menu execution, catering orders, and overall kitchen flow. The right candidate will bring strong food-handling habits, solid knife skills, a calm approach during busy periods, and pride in preparing food that is consistent, fresh, and well presented.
This is a hands-on culinary position for someone who enjoys variety, works well with a team, and understands the pace and standards of a professional kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and components for deli menu items, catering orders, and daily production needs.
- Portion, assemble, cook, and plate food according to established recipes, presentation standards, and quality expectations.
- Assist with prep lists, ingredient rotation, and kitchen readiness for daily service and upcoming catering events.
- Support catering and special-order production while helping the team meet pickup, delivery, and event deadlines.
- Follow proper food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and handling procedures at all times.
- Keep prep areas, cooking stations, equipment, and storage spaces clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.
- Communicate with kitchen teammates to coordinate priorities, manage timing, and keep production moving efficiently.
- Contribute ideas when appropriate for improving workflow, consistency, menu preparation, and overall kitchen operations.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of food preparation experience preferred.
- At least 5 years of cooking experience preferred.
- Experience in restaurants, catering, prepared foods, deli kitchens, institutional kitchens, or similar food-service environments preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of food prep, cooking methods, safe food handling, sanitation, and kitchen organization.
- Knife skills and the ability to prepare food neatly, consistently, and efficiently.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work at a steady pace, lift items safely, and remain focused under pressure.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
- ServSafe certification preferred.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Application Question
- No smoking or vaping is allowed on the property.
Ability to Commute
- Waxhaw, NC 28173 preferred.
About the Opportunity
This position is a good fit for someone who takes food quality seriously, pays attention to details, and wants to be part of a growing deli and catering kitchen. If you enjoy preparing great food with care and consistency, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- No Smoking or Vaping - Not allowed on property
Education:
Experience:
- Food preparation: 5 years (Preferred)
- Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
