Kitchen Assistant [Kids Programming]

Hudson Table; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudson Table is looking for Kitchen Assistants to support kids in culinary and baking classes and parties for ages 4-14. This hybrid role blends back-of-house and front-of-house tasks in a fun, educational setting.

The position requires after-school programming on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:15pm to 6:00pm, with compensation of $75 for a 4-hour shift plus tips. Training provided; may assist with pickup programs.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree from an accredited program or 1–2 years of food industry experience.
• 1–2 years of experience working with children.
• Knowledge of food ingredients and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen for hands-on cooking classes and events with clean, functional equipment.
• Prepare mise en place for workstations including ingredients and tools.
• Review recipes and lesson plans to ensure all items and staff are prepared.
• Assist the Chef Instructor and kids with food items during class.
• Answer questions from kids and defer to the instructor when needed.
• Maintain clean kitchen and prep areas; clear spills and return used equipment to storage.
• Return clean dishes and equipment to designated storage spaces.
• Breakdown and clean kitchen areas; store pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.
• May be asked to pick children up from school for Hudson Table pickup program.

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Love cooking and working with kids? Come work at Hudson Table! We are an interactive culinary studio

and event space. We are looking for kitchen assistants to help assist kids in our culinary and baking

classes and parties for kids ages 4-14.

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

This role also requires working our after-school programming on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 2:15pm to 6:00pm.

Compensation: Shift pay - $75/4 hour after school shift; 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 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 /
• Breakdown and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.
• May be needed to pick children up from school and bring them to Hudson Table for our pickup program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Culinary degree from an accredited program or 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry preferred
• Must have 1 - 2 years experience working with children
• 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
• Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines