Grazina Event Space Kitchen Staff

  • Grazina Event Space
  • Norwood, Massachusetts
  • Full Time

Were looking for a Experienced Catering Kitchen Staff to anchor our in-house catering operation. This role is ideal for someone whos efficient, organized, and ready to grow into a leadership position. Youll manage solo prep during the week and oversee food service alongside a small team (48 people) during event execution for brunch or dinner service. If you love structured service with a flexible weekly rhythm, this could be your perfect fit.

This is a consistency-focused kitchenour catering menus are well-established, so precision and professionalism are what matter most. Were looking for someone who takes pride in executing consistent, high-quality prep without improvisation or deviation. Just solid, reliable work that makes the rest of the team shine.

What Youll Do:

  • Handle independent kitchen prep during the week with confidence and efficiency.
  • Lead kitchen staff during events, ensuring smooth service and clean execution.
  • Manage food & beverage inventory, dry storage, and dish systems.
  • Oversee ordering, receiving, and kitchen equipment needs.
  • Keep the kitchen organized, stocked, and running like clockwork including dishwashing.
  • Coordinate and execute buffet-style service.
  • Practice excellent time management and maintain a clean, calm kitchen culture.

Who Were Looking For:

  • Reliable, efficient, punctual and highly organized.
  • Comfortable working solo and leading a small team.
  • Experienced in kitchen prep flow, food safety, and service timing. Servsafe or equivalent certification required. Allergen training certification.
  • Clear communicator, both written and spoken, with a positive, hospitality-first mindset.
  • Spreadsheet-savvy for database and inventory management.
  • Committed to consistency, accuracy, and follow-throughevery recipe, every time.
  • Extra hours may available for those with pastry or cake experience.

Schedule & Compensation:

  • Start with a 20 hour/wk trial period for 30 days. Somewhat flexible schedule for weekday kitchen prep duties; nights and weekends for event service required.
  • Typical schedule: Thursday Sunday.
  • Competitive hourly (based on experience) tips for work during event hours. We believe in paying fairly and growing together.
  • Negotiable: Commercial Kitchen use for your own side hustle, cooking classes or creative ventures.

From Line to Leadership. Whether youre a seasoned chef or a talented cook ready to level-up, this role offers a clear path to expanded hours and growth into Kitchen Managementan opportunity to lead in a proven catering operation and contribute to meaningful events from behind the scenes.

To apply send us email introducing yourself, include 3 work references with contact info and your resume to the email address below.

Job ID: 490307189
Originally Posted on: 8/22/2025

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