Culinary Class Assistant: Inspire Guests & Support Chefs

CSC Generation; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 14,725,000 - 20,883,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 90 days

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sur La Table in Kirkland, WA, seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs during culinary classes, engage guests, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and delivering a #bestincenter experience in service.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of retail experience and 1 year of food prep or kitchen operations, plus a Food Handlers Certification. A flexible part-time schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 year retail sales experience, preferred.
• 1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience, preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table's brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Assist chefs with class execution that drives repeat visits and positive customer feedback.
• Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
• Set up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Food prep/kitchen operations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Retail systems

Job description

Sur La Table in Kirkland, WA, seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs during culinary classes, engage guests, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and delivering a #bestincenter experience in service.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of retail experience and 1 year of food prep or kitchen operations, plus a Food Handlers Certification. A flexible part-time schedule includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.