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Join our team

Oak & Olive is growing, and we're looking for passionate, dependable people who take pride in exceptional food, beautiful presentation and memorable service.

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We're currently hiring a Part-Time Catering & Operations Associate, with the opportunity for increased hours and future advancement into a full-time leadership or management role.

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Catering & Operations Associate 

Part-Time | Yellowknife, NT | $23–$27/hour

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Grow With Us

Oak + Olive Charcuterie is a locally owned premium catering company specializing in handcrafted charcuterie experiences, grazing tables, corporate catering, and elevated events throughout Yellowknife.
 

We're looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and motivated individual to join our growing team. This is more than just a part-time position—we're looking for someone who wants to build a career alongside a growing local business.
 

As Oak + Olive continues to expand, there will be opportunities for increased hours, additional responsibilities, and the potential to grow into a full-time leadership or management role.

 

About the Role

No two days are the same! You'll be involved in every stage of creating exceptional client experiences—from preparing beautiful charcuterie displays to setting up catered events throughout the city.

Working closely with the owner, you'll gain experience in catering operations while helping maintain the high standards Oak + Olive is known for.
 

Responsibilities

  • Prepare ingredients and assist with food preparation

  • Create premium charcuterie boards, boxes, and grazing tables

  • Package and organize customer orders

  • Assist with deliveries using a company vehicle

  • Set up and tear down catering and special events

  • Provide exceptional customer service during events

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen

  • Assist with inventory, ordering, stocking, and organization

  • Support daily business operations as Oak + Olive continues to grow

  • Represent Oak + Olive professionally at client homes, businesses, and event venues
     

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

  • Passionate about food and creating memorable client experiences

  • Reliable, honest, and dependable

  • Organized with exceptional attention to detail

  • Friendly, positive, and customer-focused

  • Professional in both appearance and communication

  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

  • Adaptable in a fast-paced environment

  • Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within the business

  • Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality work
     

Qualifications | Required

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

  • Clean driver's abstract

  • Comfortable driving a company vehicle

  • Current Food Safe certification

  • Current Serving It Right (or recognized equivalent) certification

  • Legally eligible to serve alcohol in the Northwest Territories

  • Ability to lift approximately 40 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods

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Assets

  • Restaurant, catering, hospitality, or commercial kitchen experience

  • Experience with food presentation or event setup

  • Customer service experience

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Schedule

  • Part-time (approximately 15–25 hours per week)

  • Primarily weekday mornings and daytime shifts

  • Occasional evenings and weekends for catered events

  • Additional hours available during busy seasons

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Compensation & Benefits

  • $23–$27 per hour, depending on experience

  • Opportunities for wage increases based on performance

  • Event gratuities shared where applicable

  • Employee discount on Oak + Olive products

  • Ongoing training and professional development

  • Opportunity to advance into a full-time leadership or management position as the business grows

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Hiring Process

Successful applicants may be asked to provide:

  • Professional references

  • A Criminal Record Check

  • A current driver's abstract

The successful candidate will begin with a 90-day probationary period.

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Why Join Oak + Olive?

At Oak + Olive, we're building more than beautiful grazing tables—we're creating memorable experiences and a brand known for quality, creativity, and exceptional service.

We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute ideas, take pride in their work, and become an important part of our long-term vision.

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Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


 

Oak & Olive Employment Application
Join our team

Thank you for your interest in joining Oak + Olive.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, appreciates exceptional food and presentation, and wants the opportunity to grow alongside a local business.


Our current opening is for a Part-Time Catering & Operations Associate, with the potential for increased hours and advancement into a full-time leadership or management role as the business grows.


Please complete the application below and upload your current résumé. We look forward to learning more about you.

What is your current availability? Select all that apply.
Are you available for occasional evening and weekend catering events?
Yes
No
Do you currently hold a valid Food Safe certification?
Yes
No
Do you currently hold Serving It Right or another recognized alcohol-service certification?
Yes
No
Do you have a valid Class 5 driver's license?
Yes
No
Are you able to provide a satisfactory driver's abstract and comfortable operating an Oak & Olive company vehicle for deliveries and catering events?
Yes
No
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
Yes
No
During the busy holiday season, you will likely have the opportunity to work more hours, are you willing to adjust for our busy seasons?
Yes
No
Other
Are you interested in potentially growing into a full-time or leadership/management position in the future?
Heck yes!
No, part-time is what I require
Other

Please upload your current résumé in PDF or Word format.

Please upload your Serving It Right (or equivalent) in PDF or Word format.

Pleas upload your current Food Safe Certification (or equivalent) in PDF or Word format

Please provide the name, relationship/position, phone number and/or email address for two professional references.

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