Catering Expo / QA Coordinator - $20-$24/hr + Steady Hours
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
What’s in it for you
- Starting Pay: $20–$24/hour based on experience
- Shift differential available for overnight hours
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Holiday pay at time and a half
- Free employee meals
- Overtime opportunities available
- Consistent scheduling and steady hours
- Work in a clean, organized, high-volume production kitchen
- Be part of a growing catering operation with long-term opportunity
- Clear path to Shift Supervisor and leadership roles
? Flexible Scheduling (24/7 Operation)
We operate a 24/7 production kitchen, and this role supports all shifts depending on business needs. Start times may vary slightly:
- Day Shift: typically 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift: typically 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Overnight Shift: typically 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM or 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (shift differential available)
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Weekend availability may be required
Shifts are assigned based on business needs, with opportunities to grow into preferred or leadership shifts over time.
Position Overview
Iacofano’s Catering & Events is hiring a Catering Expo / QA Coordinator for our Cleveland (Brook Park / 44128) location.
This is a high-volume catering kitchen where accuracy, timing, and organization are critical.
You are the final checkpoint before orders leave the building, ensuring everything is accurate, complete, properly packaged, and ready for delivery.
This role combines quality control, logistics coordination, and kitchen support.
Key Responsibilities
- Review all orders for accuracy, quality, and completeness
- Verify packaging, portioning, and presentation standards
- Coordinate timing between kitchen production and delivery schedules
- Stage and organize orders for efficient driver pickup
- Communicate with drivers on routes and timing
- Identify and resolve issues before orders leave the kitchen
- Maintain a clean and organized expo/QA station
- Assist with order printing and final checks
- Support kitchen flow during busy production periods
Why This Job Is Different
- Consistent hours vs unpredictable restaurant schedules
- Structured, high-volume production environment
- Clear systems and expectations
- Direct impact on order accuracy and customer satisfaction
- Opportunity to grow into leadership roles
Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a standard kitchen job, this isn’t it.
If you want a stable role with consistent hours, clear expectations, and the opportunity to grow, this is a strong opportunity.
Requirements:
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to follow systems, checklists, and procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members and drivers
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple orders
- Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Willingness to work early mornings, afternoons, evenings, or overnight shifts as needed
- Maintain a clean and professional work environment
Preferred (Not Required)
- Previous kitchen, catering, or food service experience
- Experience in expo, QA, logistics, or kitchen coordination
- Experience working in high-volume kitchens
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)