Mini Chef: Kids’ Cooking Camp Kitchen Assistant

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

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