Culinary Cooking Class Assistant

Taste Buds Kitchen; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tip opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Team social events

Free company T-shirt

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen in Smithtown, NY is seeking a Culinary Cooking Class Assistant to support the Culinary Instructor with all class preparation, guest engagement, and clean-up.

This entry-level role is perfect for organized individuals who love food, enjoy talking with people of all ages, and want hands-on experience in a vibrant studio.

Training is provided, daytime shifts for summer camp, plus evenings and weekends into the fall, with opportunities to grow within the brand-new studio.

Qualifications

• Moves quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for food and culinary entertainment.
• Excellent communication with guests of all ages.
• Willingness to learn a variety of cooking and baking techniques.
• Availability for daytime shifts during summer camp and evenings/weekends after.
• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Culinary Instructor with class preparation.
• Engage guests during classes and events.
• Handle post-class clean-up and organization.
• Support setup and safety standards in the studio.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Culinary entertainment

Excellent communication

Team player

Learning attitude

Education

No formal experience required

Job description

Overview

If you have a passion for cooking, for making people smile, and the organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly in our new kitchen studio in Smithtown, NY, we want to meet you!

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay + additional tip opportunities for birthday parties and private events.


• Flexible Event-Based Scheduling to suit your lifestyle, starting with our August launch.


• Room to Grow: Clear opportunities for advancement within our brand-new studio.


• The Perks: Employee discounts on services, fun team social events, and a free company T-shirt!

The Ideal candidate

• Can move quickly in a fast-paced environment.


• Has a natural curiosity and passion for food and culinary entertainment.


• Possesses an upbeat personality.


• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with people of all ages.


• Desires to learn a variety of cooking and baking techniques.


• Has availability for daytime shifts during our two weeks of summer camp (late August), and ongoing availability for evenings and weekends moving into the fall.


• No experience is necessary; training is provided for the right candidate.

Job Summary

Join Taste Buds Kitchen as a Culinary Cooking Class Assistant, an excellent entry-level opportunity for those who are well-organized, enjoy working with people, and have a passion for the culinary arts. In this role, you will assist the Culinary Instructor with all class preparation, guest engagement, and clean-up aspects.

Who are we?

Taste Buds Kitchen has captivated the country with a refreshingly simple concept: providing culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio.

• For Kids (ages 2 to teen): We offer hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips.


• For Adults: We provide public cooking classes, birthday parties, celebrations, and corporate events.

Our innovative programs are entertaining and educational, and we always strive to engage and delight our guests.