Lead Culinary & Events Coordinator

Taste Buds Kitchen; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Lead Culinary & Operations Assistant to help run our kitchen and guest experiences. This hands-on role blends food prep, event support, and customer service in a fast-paced, fun environment.

You'll coordinate groceries, manage inventory, assist instructors, host activities, and ensure events stay on schedule. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and warm with guests of all ages; ability to obtain WA Food Worker Card is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service preferred.
• Basic cooking techniques and kitchen prep.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Experience working with children or leading group activities is a plus.
• Reliable transportation for grocery shopping and purchases.
• Ability to obtain Washington State Food Worker Card.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grocery shopping and ingredient purchasing for upcoming classes, camps, and events.
• Manage inventory, organize supplies, and help minimize food waste.
• Prepare, measure, and portion ingredients according to recipes and class requirements.
• Ensure the kitchen is organized, stocked, and ready for upcoming events.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization.
• Assist culinary instructors with cooking classes, parties, camps, and corporate events.
• Help lead cooking demonstrations and hands-on culinary activities.
• Set up and break down cooking stations and event spaces.
• Step in as an event host or culinary instructor when trained and needed.
• Help ensure classes and events run smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Customer service

Team player

Education

Washington State Food Worker Card

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Lead Culinary & Operations Assistant to help run our kitchen and guest experiences. This hands-on role blends food prep, event support, and customer service in a fast-paced, fun environment.

You'll coordinate groceries, manage inventory, assist instructors, host activities, and ensure events stay on schedule. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and warm with guests of all ages; ability to obtain WA Food Worker Card is a plus.