Kitchen Assistant - Fast-Paced Events & Chef Competitions

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

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.