Cooking Class Assistant Cincinnati, OH

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is hiring Culinary Assistants to help deliver engaging cooking classes in Cincinnati. Candidates should be passionate about food and enjoy working in a fun, interactive environment.

The role involves assisting instructors, greeting guests, and ensuring classes run smoothly. Culinary experience isn't required, but candidates must have good communication skills and a flexible schedule for evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Love of food and cooking.
• Flexible schedule with night and weekend availability.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up for classes and events, assist guests during arrival.
• Help Instructor facilitate class and maintain an inviting atmosphere.
• Clean up and perform dishes after each session.

Skills

Hospitality or restaurant experience

Comfortable using technology (email, apps)

Excellent verbal and written communication

Job description

Join Tablespoon Cooking Co.'s Culinary Assistant Team!

Tablespoon Cooking Co. is looking for passionate culinary professionals and home cooks to join our culinary assistant team.

What is Tablespoon Cooking Co.?

Tablespoon Cooking Co. is located at Findlay Market in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. We specialize in hands‑on cooking classes taught by professional chefs, private events, catering, and entertaining corporate and social occasions. Our classes are fun and interactive, often featuring refreshments like beer and wine and music to create a party atmosphere.

What do Culinary Assistants do at Tablespoon?

As a Culinary Assistant you work with Instructors to ensure our classes and events run smoothly and efficiently. This customer‑facing role involves greeting guests, offering welcome beverages, helping with ingredients, and facilitating a fun, interactive learning environment.

On an average day you arrive before class to set up, greet guests at the door, show them to their seats, provide beverages, and assist throughout class. You also help clean up, break down the kitchen, and perform dishes after each session.

Prior culinary experience is not required, though a love of food and cooking is.

Essential Functions

• Set up for classes and events (equipment, ingredients, station setup)
• Assist guests during arrival to class
• Help Instructor facilitate class
• Create a fun and inviting atmosphere where all guests feel welcome and have fun
• Assist guests with beverages, ingredients, and cooking assistance during class
• Interact with guests and build a personal connection
• Clean up, break down kitchen, and do dishes after the class or event

Job Requirements

• Love of food and cooking
• Hospitality or restaurant experience preferred but not required
• Comfortable in group environments
• Comfortable using technology such as email, Google Drive, Slack, and various apps
• Flexible schedule with night and weekend availability
• Up‑to‑date with food and beverage trends and best practices
• Arrive on time and ready for all shifts
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures
• Guest‑oriented and service‑minded
• Drive to provide exceptional customer service
• Professional communication with guests and team
• Ability to spot and resolve problems quickly, adapt to change, and work with a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Personal Characteristics

• Passionate about great food and great service
• Professional, punctual, and articulate
• Well organized and able to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• High integrity and honesty
• Able to manage emotions in the workplace
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High energy and enthusiasm

Physical Requirements

• Bending, stooping, walking, and standing for long periods
• Safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use stairs multiple times per day (storage in basement)

Availability

• 7‑14 hours per week (1‑2 shifts)
• Shifts typically from 3:30 pm‑9:30 pm
• Evenings and weekends required