Culinary Assistant: Evening & Weekend Events

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York is seeking a part-time Chef Assistant to support the Recreational and Special Events Departments. You will assist the Chef by delivering ingredients and equipment, setting up and breaking down work spaces, and interacting with guests during classes and events.

The position requires availability for a minimum of 3 days per week, including evenings and at least one weekend day. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in restaurant or food industry or current student with chef recommendation.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe from start to finish.
• Knowledge of culinary standards and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a chef assistant with events that include an array of menus and classes such as: culinary, pastry, wine classes and mixology.
• Review and be able to execute a recipe from start to finish using weights and measurements.
• Maintain a positive, proactive and helpful demeanor at all times especially while interacting with guests.
• Be an exemplary ambassador of ICE products and services by maintaining a positive, proactive and helpful demeanor at all times
• Follow instructions for picking up food and equipment deliveries from the Stewarding department; ensuring all products and required equipment have been provided.
• Set up event spaces including all equipment and mise en place. Included but not limited to: setting hands on cooking stations, prepping food for meal service, working with front of house for plate ware, silverware and platters.
• Before and during event, assist chef by resolving any cleaning, equipment or product issues that arise. Coordinate with chef to assure that food safety rules are observed during hands on cooking and food service.
• Assist Chef and guests with food items and equipment as needed during hands on cooking.
• Remove any dirty dishes from hands on cooking and food service/prep as the event proceeds. Return clean dishes to the designated areas within the classroom/kitchen.
• Breakdown and clean kitchens ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
• Ensure classroom is organized and clean according to ICE’s kitchen standards.
• Reconcile ending inventory with beginning inventory to ensure all products and equipment are returned to Stewarding.
• Return all remaining food to Stewarding and ensure all equipment is placed in designated areas to be picked up from stewarding at the end of each event.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or chef.

Skills

Culinary basics

Food safety knowledge

Reading recipes

Guest interaction

Job description

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York is seeking a part-time Chef Assistant to support the Recreational and Special Events Departments. You will assist the Chef by delivering ingredients and equipment, setting up and breaking down work spaces, and interacting with guests during classes and events.

The position requires availability for a minimum of 3 days per week, including evenings and at least one weekend day. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.