Traveling Fine-Dining Kitchen Assistant — Lodging & Per Diem

Sharp Spoon Network; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided during deployments

Weekly pay

Company-paid travel

30 days on / 14 days off schedule

Job summary

Sharp Spoon Network is seeking Traveling Kitchen Assistants to support disaster-response and large-scale culinary operations across the country. You will support chefs in high-volume kitchens, travel nationwide (approx. 30 days on/14 days off), with 12-hour shifts.

Lodging is provided, and overtime pay applies, along with a $45 daily per diem during deployments. Candidate must have at least one year of professional fine-dining experience, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional fine-dining experience.
• Hands-on experience with food preparation or kitchen support in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel nationwide, work approximately 12-hour shifts, and complete 30-day assignments followed by approximately 14 days off.
• Willingness to complete required background screening, drug testing, and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation, portioning, plating, and meal service.
• Prepare ingredients and support high-volume breakfast, lunch, and dinner operations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workstations.
• Support dishwashing, stocking, food storage, and kitchen setup.
• Follow food safety procedures and work closely with culinary leadership.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Attention to detail

Driving license

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Job description

Sharp Spoon Network is seeking Traveling Kitchen Assistants to support disaster-response and large-scale culinary operations across the country. You will support chefs in high-volume kitchens, travel nationwide (approx. 30 days on/14 days off), with 12-hour shifts.

Lodging is provided, and overtime pay applies, along with a $45 daily per diem during deployments. Candidate must have at least one year of professional fine-dining experience, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel