Cooking Assistant prepares raw ingredients for use in recipes. Washes, chops, stores, and handles ingredients. Being a Cooking Assistant prepares portions of ingredients for workstations. May prepare sauces and garnishes or assist cook with basic recipes. Additionally, Cooking Assistant follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Cooking Assistant works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
OBJECTIVE:
We are looking for students and cook enthusiasts who would like to work as kitchen assistants on a freelance basis. The Kitchen Assistant will support the Chef Instructor and guests during cooking classes and culinary events, prep the event/cooking class and work alongside the Chef Instructor for the entire duration of the event. The Kitchen Assistant will also be responsible for monitoring hygiene and maintaining a clean work environment and will work in coordination with the Dishwasher to ensure cleanliness of the entire Cooking Studio throughout and upon the conclusion of the event. During the event/cooking class they will also be asked to look over the guests while they are seated for their meal and provide drinks as necessary. After the event, the Kitchen Assistant will take care of cleaning and prepping the next event.
The Kitchen Assistant will support an exceptional cooking class experience by acting as an extension of the Chef Instructor to reinforce and support the techniques being presented in class. This individual needs to provide excellent customer service to all class participants, determine optimal solutions to any issues, and support the Resident Chef and Culinary Program Manager and Chef Instructor in highlighting products to boost retail sales and creating return business for the Cooking Studio.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Kitchen Assistant will report to the Chef Instructor will have additional responsibilities including:
Planning/Preparation
Culinary Expertise
Sales
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hourly Rate: $18.00