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Quality Kosher Catering

Catering Houseman

Southfield, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Established, Michigan Based Catering Company is expanding and looking to add a Catering Operations ... Able to work evenings and weekends when necessary * Must be able to lift 50 pounds * Position ...

ssagroup

Catering - Associate

Detroit, MI · On-site

  • Retirement

SSA Group @ Detroit Zoo Adults 18+ Weekdays and Weekend availability (zoo open 7 days/week ... Catering Associate Reports to: Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager ...

SSA Group

Catering - Associate

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

  • Retirement

SSA Group @ Detroit Zoo Adults 18+ Weekdays and Weekend availability (zoo open 7 days/week ... Catering Associate Reports to: Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager ...

Quality Kosher Catering

Catering Houseman

Southfield, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Established, Michigan Based Catering Company is expanding and looking to add a Catering Operations ... Able to work evenings and weekends when necessary * Must be able to lift 50 pounds * Position ...

ssagroup

Catering - Associate

Detroit, MI · On-site

  • Retirement

SSA Group @ Detroit Zoo Adults 18+ Weekdays and Weekend availability (zoo open 7 days/week ... Catering Associate Reports to: Catering Supervisor(s) and Catering Operations Manager ...

Holiday Market

Catering Driver

Royal Oak, MI

$15/hr

Able to work weekends and holidays * Valid Michigan driver's license with good record. * Self-motivated * Able to follow directions * Delivering and setting up catering orders at client's house or ...

Panera

Catering Lead

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

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Panera

Catering Lead

Plymouth, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

New

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

East Lansing, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

Allen Park, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

Plymouth, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

Grosse Pointe, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

Panera Bread

Catering Lead

Fenton, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Catering Lead At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow ... This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with ...

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How much do weekend catering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend catering in Michigan is $16.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.55 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is weekend catering?

Weekend catering refers to providing food and beverage services for events, parties, or gatherings that take place on weekends. This can include weddings, corporate events, family reunions, and more. Weekend caterers are responsible for preparing, delivering, and sometimes serving meals according to the client's specifications. The role often involves working flexible hours, managing set-up and clean-up, and ensuring customer satisfaction. It is a popular choice for those seeking part-time or supplemental income.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in weekend catering, and why are they important?

To thrive in Weekend Catering, you need strong food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety standards, and previous experience or relevant training in hospitality or catering. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, catering software, and certifications like a food handler’s permit are typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are standout soft skills for handling client needs and event changes. These skills ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and smooth operations during busy weekend events.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend catering staff, and how can they be managed effectively?

Weekend catering roles often involve fast-paced environments and managing multiple events or large guest counts. Challenges include tight timelines, last-minute client requests, and logistical hurdles such as transporting food and setting up at various venues. Effective communication with team members, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly are crucial for overcoming these challenges. Collaborating closely with supervisors and other staff members helps ensure smooth service and client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Weekend Catering vs Event Caterer?

AspectWeekend CateringEvent Caterer
CredentialsFood handler permits, catering certificationsFood handler permits, catering certifications
Work EnvironmentResidential, small parties, private eventsLarge events, weddings, corporate functions
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, catering companies, private clientsEvent planning companies, catering services
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for weekend catering jobs or servicesPeople comparing catering roles for events

Weekend Catering typically involves providing food services during weekends for private parties or small gatherings, often in residential settings. Event Caterer refers to professionals serving at larger events like weddings or corporate functions. While both roles require similar certifications and work environments, Weekend Catering is more focused on smaller, private events during weekends, whereas Event Caterer covers a broader range of large-scale events.

What are the most commonly searched types of Catering jobs in Michigan?

The most popular types of Catering jobs in Michigan are:

Weekend Catering jobs near you
Infographic showing various Weekend Catering job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,392 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Catering Line Cook Hot Food Production / Mostly Days

Catered Creations, Inc.

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off

Experienced banquet / catering cook in West Michigan? Want steady hours, no late night bar rush, and a quiet, low‑drama kitchen?
Catered Creations is hiring a Catering Line Cook to own hot‑food production for multiple catered events, with a clear path to $23/hr and then Sous Chef based on performance.
This is a quiet, focused back‑of‑house role. You’ll work most days in a small kitchen with our Executive Chef. Other departments are in separate storefronts. If you need a big, chatty line to feel alive, this is not the place.
Why this job is different
  • Pay: Starts at $21/hr
  • Weekend events: + $2/hr on Friday, Saturday, Sunday event shifts
  • Tip share: Pooled tips for prep, kitchen, events, dish (historically adds ~+$2/hr, not guaranteed)
  • Hours: Over a full year this role averages around 45 hours per week.
    • Peak season (May–Oct + early Dec): many weeks in the 50–60 hr range with overtime
    • Slower season (Jan–March): more weeks in the 30–40 hr range
    • Very little late‑night work; no 2 am bar rush
  • Environment: Small, quiet, PG catering kitchen in Grand Rapids – no swearing, no drama, headphones allowed
  • Growth: Clear, written path to $22/hr, $23/hr, and then Sous Chef as you demonstrate higher levels of responsibility
  • Free shift meals, uniforms provided, PTO and paid holidays after 1 year (per company policy)
Pay & growth path
  • Catering Line Cook 1 – $21/hr – training phase, learning our menu and standards
  • Catering Line Cook 2 – $22/hr – after you independently run ovens for single‑event days to our standard for 90 days (no missed items, temps, or timing issues that reach the client)
  • Catering Line Cook 3 – $23/hr – after you can handle multi‑event oven days and help lead hot‑food production
  • Future Sous Chef – higher band above $23/hr once you’re helping run overall production, not just ovens

What you’ll do
Chef designs the game plan. Your job is to execute it at a high standard:
  • Work from detailed job sheets and a whiteboard plan
  • Prep hot items and store them on correctly labeled racks/shelves for each event
  • On event days, pull the right racks, wrap and label pans and Cambros (event, item, counts)
  • Fire hot food in commercial ovens so it cooks evenly and is ready on time, not blasted last‑minute
  • Transfer hot pans into the correct Cambros, manage holding temps, and stage for loading without needing to be babysat
  • Help pull and load vans, work BOH at events when scheduled, and jump in on prep, dishes, cleaning, and trash as needed
Schedule
Client‑driven, not 9–5:
  • Mon–Thu: Kitchen prep + corporate catering, typically ~8:00 am to around 5:00 pm (longer in busy season)
  • Fri–Sat (May–Dec): Frequent event days, late morning into evening depending on events
  • Jan–March: Fewer weekend shifts; mostly weekday prep with smaller events
Expect 1–2 days off per week, not always Saturday/Sunday. If you need fixed hours or guaranteed weekends off, this is not a fit.
Who this is perfect for
  • You have experience with hot food in high‑volume banquet, catering, or production kitchens
  • You’re comfortable on hot stations and commercial ovens, not just cold prep
  • You like quiet, focused work more than kitchen banter
  • You’re self‑motivated, take pride in clean, on‑time execution, and want to be trusted to run your lane
  • You’re interested in growing into a Sous Chef role in a small, stable kitchen

Basic requirements
  • Experience cooking hot food in commercial ovens in a professional kitchen
  • Able to stand for long shifts and lift/carry 40–60+ lbs
  • Comfortable working most Fridays and Saturdays May–December
  • Comfortable working overtime
  • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, apply here with your resume and a short note about your banquet / catering experience.