Kitchen Assistant [Summer Camps]

Hudson Table; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Table in Princeton is an interactive culinary studio and event space seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their summer camp for ages 4-14. The role supports hands-on cooking classes, food preparation, and classroom safety from June 29 to September 4, with hours roughly 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday for at least four weeks.

Experience with children and a culinary interest are helpful as you learn from chefs and help guide campers through engaging activities in a fun educational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited program is desired.
• Must have 1-2 years experience working with children.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in the food industry.
• Familiarity with food ingredients and kitchen safety.
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with equipment for hands-on classes and events and keep areas clean.
• Prepare mise en place for stations, including ingredients and equipment.
• Review recipes and lesson plans to ensure readiness.
• Assist the Chef Instructor and kids during class.
• Answer questions and refer to the instructor when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and return items to storage.
• Break down and clean kitchen areas after classes or events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.

Skills

Teaching children

Multitasking

Food safety basics

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree (desired)

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food prep tools

Job description

Love cooking and working with kids? Come work at Hudson Table! We are an interactive culinary studio and event space located in Princeton. We are looking for kitchen assistants to help teach kids at our culinary and baking summer camp for ages 4-14.

Summer camp runs from June 29th - September 4th. Most camp days run from 10 am - 3:30 pm; staff hours are typically 8:30 am - 4 pm. We are looking for someone to be able to teach Monday - Friday for at least 4 weeks during the summer. Teaching experience, especially with children, is a plus.

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 environment.

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 / kitchen.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)
• Must have 1 - 2 years experience working with children
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry
• 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
• A strong interest in food and cooking preferred