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Part-Time Culinary Assistant - Catering & Events

Mei Mei Dumplings
South Boston, MA

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Job Details

Part-time
$20 - $24 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee discount
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Teamwork
Café experience
Packing
Driver's License
Kitchen stations

Full Job Description

Culinary Assistant - Catering & Events Lead

Mei Mei is a farm-focused women-owned company that operates a Dumpling Factory, Cafe and Classroom.

Mission

Transform how we make and experience food for the better, one dumpling at a time.

Focus Areas

Employee Quality of Life |* Food System Connections |* Guest Surprise & Delight

Overview:

We’re a business that strives to be a good company in every sense of the word. That’s why we source our ingredients carefully and put our community at the center of everything we do. Our staff are known to be hard-working, helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and great communicators. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment that focuses on staff education and growth opportunities.

Our dumplings are rooted in tradition and filled with next-level ingredients! We like to mix and blend flavors that are nostalgic yet unexpectedly unique in a traditional Chinese dumpling. Our food is equal parts delight and disruption - food traditions of the past, creative elements in our present, and responsible practices for a sustainable future.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Culinary Assistant to join our culinary team, supporting our café, catering kitchen, and offsite events. This role is ideal for someone who loves variety, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is looking to grow into a full-time Shift Lead or Management role.

This is a hands-on position that includes line cooking, catering prep and execution, working at pop-up events, and catering deliveries. You'll gain experience across multiple areas of the business, working both independently and alongside a small, collaborative team.

Key ResponsibilitiesFood Prep, Line Cooking & Catering Operations

Prepare food for the café, catering orders, and offsite events using Mei Mei recipes and presentation standards.
Cook to order on grill and fryer stations with precision and speed.
Assist with high-volume prep for catering, including large-batch production, packing, and transport.
Deliver, set up, and serve food at onsite and offsite events and pop-ups.
Maintain cleanliness across kitchen workspaces and follow all food safety protocols.

Logistics & Coordination

Help organize catering prep schedules and packing lists to ensure timely and complete execution.
Track catering equipment, packaging, and disposables; report needs to management.
Support delivery logistics and vehicle readiness for offsite catering jobs.

Guest & Client Experience

Represent the Mei Mei brand at events with professionalism and warmth.
Act as point-of-contact for smaller catering events, assisting with setup and guest needs.

Process Support & Improvements

Document event notes, delivery issues, or guest feedback for the culinary team.
Contribute ideas to improve workflows, guest experience, and catering execution.

About You

You hold yourself to a high standard and are always looking for ways to improve.

You’re comfortable switching between prep, line cooking, and guest-facing service.

You thrive in high-volume, time-sensitive environments and stay organized under pressure.

You take initiative, communicate clearly, and follow through on tasks.

You enjoy both working independently and collaborating with a team.

You're looking for a role where you can grow and take on more responsibility over time.

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in a food service setting (restaurant, café, or catering).
Strong experience on the line or in catering prep.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours and safely lift 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with large volume food production (catering, restaurant, events)
ServSafe and/or Allergen Awareness Certification.
TIPS certification.
Experience in FOH customer-facing roles.
Background in catering kitchen or offsite event execution.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $18–$21/hour depending on experience + tips (averaging $3–$4/hour)

Schedule: Part-time (less than 30 hours/week), 3-4 shifts per week scheduled Tuesday - Sunday. Nights and weekend availability required.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

Hourly employees receive accrued PTO days (up to 208 hours/ 26 days for employees working 40 hours per week), and accrued sick time (capped at 40 hours/5 days per calendar year).

Part-Time Benefits:

Rideshare reimbursement, $25 per month
Daily Shift meals and staff food discounts
Sick time accrues at a rate of .033 hours per hour worked for a maximum of 40 hours per year

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid sick time

Shift:

Day shift
Evening shift

Experience:

catering or restaurant: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

South Boston, MA 02127 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

South Boston, MA 02127: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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