Onsite Caterer (Crawfish/Seafood Boiler)

NOLA Crawfish King is a local and family-owned catering business based in Gentilly. Crawfish season is among us and we are in need of a caterer who works with our catering team to boil crawfish for our on-site catering boils. There are LOTS of upcoming catering jobs (up to 10 per weekend) come March, which pay a set rate per job ($150+ / job, which allows for a minimum of $25+ an hour + all earned tips.)

The catering schedule varies, with some weeks being busier than others. If it is a slow week for catering, you can pick up some hours in our restaurant or at any of our boil popups to make up for the slowness. We can answer any questions you may have about any of this.

***** This job requires a valid drivers license, willingness/ ability to pull a trailer with a work vehicle, and flexible availability due to the nature of the job. *****

We are happy to train you if you are interested in learning how to boil. We've been in the seafood business for 25+ years-- Come join our team and learn from the best in the industry!

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock boil rigs with all necessary supplies
• Boil seafood for on-site boils (e.g. filling up pots, measuring spices, timing + boiling crabs, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, sausage, corn, etc.)
• Prepare for catering jobs and pack catering vans (gathering supplies, etc.)
• Work with catering manager to prepare for and execute jobs
• Charismatic personality is a plus....you get higher tips!
• Ensure that food comes out high quality and in a timely fashion
• Ensuring delivered or pickup catering orders with boiled seafood are prepared and sent out to perfection and on time
• Maintain clean provided catering vehicle
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers, customers, and clients.

Skills

• Boiling experience, including experience at another seafood restaurant or for personal enjoyment
• Understanding of boiling cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Familiar with industry’s best practices
• Communication and multi-tasking skills
• Willingness to listen and learn

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• No experience needed

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What is your availability? (i.e. when are you available to work?)
• Do you have a valid driver's license? Are you willing/able to pull a trailer with a provided work van?
• What interests you about this job? Why do you think you'd be a good fit in this position?

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road