Cooking School Support Staff

177 Milk Street; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Milk Street is seeking support staff for its Boston cooking school. This contract-based role covers prep, in-class support, and post-event cleanup. Candidates should be comfortable in a kitchen, quick to follow instructions, and able to present a professional, welcoming attitude to diverse attendees.

Previous food service experience is preferred but not required. Most events run in the evenings on week-nights, with shifts from 2 to 10 pm and 4 to 8 hours long.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional foodservice preferred but not required.
• Able to stand, bend, and lift for full shifts (5+ hours).
• Interest in Milk Street mission and safety focus.
• Reliable, flexible, and a good team player.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare space before classes and set up student stations.
• Assist lead instructors during events.
• Clean up after events and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Respond to event scheduling communications promptly.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Stamina and mobility

Safety and cleanliness oriented

Team player

ServSafe certification

Job description

Location: 177 Milk Street, downtown Boston, MA (on-site)

Job Type: Hourly, contract-based

Start Date: Rolling

Compensation: $18-$25 per hour, depending on experience

Company Overview

Christopher Kimball's Milk Street is the place to transform the way you cook. The Milk Street Cooking School runs frequent in-person culinary events for groups of up to 30 attendees. Milk Street events are engaging, unique cooking classes that give attendees the opportunity to learn practical cooking skills from instructors who are supportive, knowledgeable and welcoming.

Role Summary

We are seeking support staff at our Boston-based cooking school. Support staffers help to ready the space before hands-on cooking classes, support lead instructors during events and assist in cleaning afterward. Qualified candidates will be comfortable in the kitchen and excellent at quickly following instructions and taking initiative during active events. They must be able to present a professional and welcoming attitude toward diverse attendees and be committed to safety and cleanliness. Previous experience in food service is preferred but not required.

This is contract-based work and events are staffed on a rolling basis. Most events are in the evenings on weeknights. Shifts range from 4-8 hours long and generally fall in the timeframe of 2-10 pm.

We are located at 177 Milk Street in downtown Boston. Parking is not provided at our location. Before applying for this role, please consider whether you are realistically able to get to and from our location before and after shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support a welcoming learning environment for groups of adult learners
• Prep cooking school space before hands-on cooking classes (e.g., pull equipment, set dining table, prepare student stations), according to a detailed list of tasks
• Maintain a calm and welcoming demeanor for students with varying levels of confidence in the kitchen
• Take instruction and feedback from lead teachers and act on it promptly
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal communication about event scheduling

Skills, Education and Experience

• Experience in professional foodservice (front or back of house) preferred but not required
• Ability to be on your feet and bending and lifting for entire shifts (5+ hours)
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for Milk Street’s mission
• Extremely strong attention to safety and cleanliness
• History of being a dependable, flexible and hard-working team player
• Current ServSafe certification is a plus but not required

We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply.