Kitchen Assistant / Cook

Hudson Table Holdings LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Job summary

Hudson Table Holdings LLC in Stamford, CT is seeking Kitchen Assistants and Cooks to join our team. You will support hands‑on cooking classes, prep for events, and assist chefs during private and public programs.

The role blends back‑of‑house and front‑of‑house duties with learning opportunities from experienced chefs. Evening and weekend availability is required, with an hourly wage and tips potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited program is desirable.
• 1–2 years of experience in the food industry preferred.
• Must identify food ingredients and understand food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods with efficiency and technique for guests.
• Set up kitchen for hands‑on classes and events; keep equipment clean.
• Prepare mise en place for workstations and ensure ingredients are ready.
• Assist Chef Instructor and guests during classes.
• Answer questions and defer to instructor when needed.
• Maintain clean kitchen and prep areas; manage spills.
• Return dishes, tools and equipment to storage areas.
• Assist with prep for multi‑course events and catered dinners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chef Instructors.

Skills

Food safety

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree (desirable)

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

Hudson Table is a recreational culinary studio and event space in Stamford, CT. We provide unique culinary experiences to our guests; whether they are taking a hands‑on cooking class, attending one of our popular chef competitions, or enjoying a catered event in our open‑kitchens.

We are looking for Kitchen Assistants and Cooks to join our growing team!

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.

Compensation: Hourly Wage is $16.50 - $18.50 per hour plus additional tips (average $27-30 per hour including tips). Flexible work schedule! Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.

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 class, assist the Chef Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment.
• Answer questions raised by students on equipment, processes, recipes, etc. and defer 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.
• Assist with preparation of a multi‑course catered event or public dinner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Instructors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry
• Must be familiar with and 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 understand FOH operations and be able to deliver a good customer experience
• 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
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• A strong interest in food and cooking preferred