Kitchen Assistant: Live Events & Chef-Competition Support

Evolving Solution Services; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team and support lead chefs during live chef competitions and private events. This role is ideal for someone with line cook experience who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-facing atmosphere.

You will be involved in hands-on cooking classes, preparing mise en place, and assisting the chef instructor to deliver an engaging and high-energy dining experience for attendees.

Qualifications

• Prior line cook experience is 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.

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 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.
• 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
• 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

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills

Job description

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team and support lead chefs during live chef competitions and private events. This role is ideal for someone with line cook experience who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-facing atmosphere.

You will be involved in hands-on cooking classes, preparing mise en place, and assisting the chef instructor to deliver an engaging and high-energy dining experience for attendees.