Kids Camp Kitchen Assistant

Hudson Table Holdings LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An interactive culinary studio seeks a passionate Kitchen Assistant for their summer camp. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with children aged 4-14, teaching them the joy of cooking in a fun and educational environment. You'll assist chefs, manage kitchen setups, and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all campers. If you love cooking and working with kids, this is a fantastic chance to make a difference while honing your culinary skills. Join a team dedicated to fostering creativity and a love for food in the next generation!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Discounts

Free Uniforms

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the food industry required.
• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Understanding of food and kitchen safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the kitchen for cooking classes and events.
• Prepare ingredients and ensure all equipment is clean.
• Support the Chef during classes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work with Children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Love cooking and working with kids? Come work at Hudson Table! We are an interactive culinary studio and event space located in Hoboken, NJ. We are looking for a kitchen assistant to help teach kids at our culinary and baking summer camp for ages 4-14.

Summer camp runs from June 23rd - August 29th. Most camp days run from 10am - 3:30pm. Staff hours are typically 8:30am-4pm. We are looking for someone to be able to assist Monday - Friday for at least 4 weeks during the summer. Teaching experience, especially with children, is a plus.

The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a unique blend of back of house and front of house operations and is an incredible opportunity to learn from chefs and teach kids how to cook in an educational and fun environment.

Compensation: Shift pay - $135/day plus additional tips

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for hands-on cooking classes and events and ensure that all equipment is clean and functional.

Prepare mise en place for the workstations, which includes measuring, washing, and preparing ingredients and equipment.

Review recipes, lesson plans, and pull sheets to ensure all the ingredients and equipment are in place and staff is prepared to greet campers.

During class, assist the Chef/Culinary Instructor and kids with the food items and equipment.

Answering questions raised by kids on equipment, processes, recipes, etc. and deferring to the chef instructor where needed.

Make sure the kitchen and prep areas remain clean: remove dirty dishes and used equipment as the class or event progresses and any spills or messes are quickly cleared. Make sure that used equipment is brought to the dishwasher.

Return clean dishes, tools and equipment to the designated storage areas in the classroom / kitchen.

Breakdown and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.

Review ending inventory with beginning inventory to ensure all products and equipment are accounted for.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required.

Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)

Must have 1 - 2 years experience working with children

Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry

Must be familiar or can identify food ingredients

Must have an understanding of food and kitchen safety

Demonstrate ability to multi-task

Demonstrate ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion

Ability to bend and lift 40 – 60 pounds

Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions

Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

Good communication including listening skills required

Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

A strong interest in food and cooking preferred