Seasonal Kitchen Assistant: Class Support

CSC Generation Enterprise; Village of Lake Grove (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 90 days; must be 21 years

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to support chefs during classes and ensure a welcoming, efficient kitchen area. You will engage with guests, help maintain product knowledge, and uphold brand standards in both kitchen and sales floor environments.

The ideal candidate shows a passion for cooking, teamwork, and hospitality, with flexibility for a 12–16 hour weekly schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety and cleanliness are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 1 year retail sales experience, preferred
• 1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience, preferred
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
• Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture in both the kitchen and retail sales floor.
• Assist chefs with class execution that drives repeat visits and positive customer feedback.
• Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Community engagement

Customer experience

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Retail systems

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to support chefs during classes and ensure a welcoming, efficient kitchen area. You will engage with guests, help maintain product knowledge, and uphold brand standards in both kitchen and sales floor environments.

The ideal candidate shows a passion for cooking, teamwork, and hospitality, with flexibility for a 12–16 hour weekly schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Safety and cleanliness are emphasized throughout the role.