Asistente de Operaciones Culinarias

Taste Buds Kitchen – State College; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen – State College is seeking an organized, motivated Culinary Operations Assistant to help run our studio kitchen. This entry-level role supports daily operations, shopping, inventory, and packing shipments while assisting with Zoom class administration.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with a passion for food and education, excellent communication, and a team-oriented mindset. Flexible 15–20 hours weekly, mostly Tue–Thu afternoons, with occasional Mon/Fri 8am–5pm obligations;

Qualifications

• No experience required, entry-level role.
• Candidate should be organized with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen General Manager with daily studio kitchen operations.
• Handle shopping, inventory, and shipment packing.
• Support administration of Zoom classes and related tasks.

Skills

Follow directions

Curiosity about food & education

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

If you have a passion for food, for making people smile, and the organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly in our sparkling clean kitchens, we want to meet you!

Here’s the lowdown:

Working at Taste Buds Kitchen as a Culinary Operations Assistant is an excellent entry-level opportunity for anyone who is very organized, a self-starter, pays attention to detail, takes instruction well, enjoys kids, and has a passion for food and education. As a Culinary Operations Assistant, you will assist the Kitchen General Manager with daily operations of our studio kitchen; incuding but not limited to shopping, inventory, packing shipments, and administration of zoom classes. This position requires a flexible schedule of 15-20 hours a week, primarily working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, with occasional Monday and Friday 8am-5pm requirements (approx. 2-3 times a month). Having access to a car is essential. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Here’s what you get:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity for advancement for those who demonstrate passion, skill, and talent
• Employee Discounts

No experience is necessary, but the ideal candidate would have:

• The ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment and move quickly
• A natural curiosity and passion for food & education
• An upbeat personality with a smile on your face and a willingness to get your hands dirty
• Great communication skills with all ages
• Desire to be a part of a friendly team working environment

Who are we?

Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests.

Interested?