Kitchen Assistant

Hudson Table; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Table is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support lead chefs during live chef competitions and private events. You will work in a fast-paced, guest-facing kitchen, helping with mise en place, line prep, and hands-on cooking alongside a dynamic team.

Responsibilities include setting up the kitchen for classes and events, assisting instructors and guests, keeping spaces clean, and contributing to a high-energy dining experience. Weekend and evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Prior line cook experience required.
• Must have weekend and evening availability.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Must understand FOH operations and deliver a good customer experience.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to prepare foods with efficiency and technique to ensure a quality product for our guests.
• 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 customers.
• During classes, assist the Chef Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment.
• Answer questions raised by students 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 /
• Break down and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
• Assist with preparation of a multi-course catered event or public dinner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Instructors.

Skills

Line cook experience

Communication skills

Customer experience

FOH operations

Job description

We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team and support our lead chefs during live chef competitions and private events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with line cook experience who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and enjoys being part of a high-energy, guest-facing atmosphere.

Hands-On Classes:You will use your knowledge to help our guests learn techniques and culinary skills, set mise en place, assist the chef, and deliver excellent hospitality to create an enjoyable customer experience.

Catered Events, Public Dinners & Chef Competitions: In addition to helping with hands-on cooking classes, you will assist the lead chefs in preparing multi-course menus for our private catered events or public dinners and brunches. You can also have the opportunity to compete as a sous chef in our viral chef competitions for prize money! You will experience ever-changing menus that evolve with the seasons and are curated directly for the client.

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 in an educational and fun environment.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate ability to prepare foods with efficiency and technique to ensure a quality product for our guests.
• 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 customers.
• During classes, assist the Chef Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment.
• Answer questions raised by students 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 /
• Break down and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
• Assist with preparation of a multi-course catered event or public dinner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Instructors.

Requirements:

• Prior line cook experience required
• Must have weekend and evening availability
• Comfortable working under pressure and following direction closely
• Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication skills
• Must understand FOH operations and be able to deliver a good customer experience
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Winning team bonuses during chef competitions
• A creative and collaborative culinary environment
• If you're a motivated team player with a passion for food, events, and a bit of competition—we want to