Culinary Events Assistant - Part-Time

Institute of Culinary Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Institute of Culinary Education is seeking a part-time Chef Assistant to support Recreational and Special Events. You will deliver ingredients, set up and break down work spaces, clean and reset areas, and interact with guests during events.

Flexibility is required for weekend and evening shifts while maintaining ICE’s kitchen standards and guest experience. Prior kitchen/event exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience in restaurant or food industry.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe from start to finish.
• Knowledge of culinary standards and terminology.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a chef assistant with events that include menus and classes such as culinary, pastry, wine classes and mixology.
• Review and execute a recipe from start to finish using weights and measurements.
• Maintain a positive, proactive demeanor and interact with guests.
• Be an exemplary ambassador of ICE products and services.
• Follow instructions for picking up food and equipment deliveries from Stewarding.
• Set up event spaces including equipment and mise en place.
• Assist chef before and during events by resolving cleaning, equipment or product issues.
• Coordinate with chef to ensure food safety during hands on cooking and service.
• Assist chefs and guests with food items and equipment as needed.
• Remove dirty dishes during the event and return clean dishes to designated areas.
• Break down and clean kitchens and store equipment properly.
• Ensure classroom is organized and clean to ICE kitchen standards.
• Reconcile ending inventory with beginning inventory for Stewarding.
• Return remaining food to Stewarding and arrange equipment for pickup.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or chef.

Skills

Recipe execution

Food handling

Guest interaction

Setup and breakdown

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Institute of Culinary Education is seeking a part-time Chef Assistant to support Recreational and Special Events. You will deliver ingredients, set up and break down work spaces, clean and reset areas, and interact with guests during events.

Flexibility is required for weekend and evening shifts while maintaining ICE’s kitchen standards and guest experience. Prior kitchen/event exposure is preferred.