Cooking Assistant jobs in the United States

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)

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Prep Assistant for Cooking Classes
  • Tablespoon Cooking Co.
  • Cincinnati, OH FULL_TIME
  • Join Tablespoon Cooking Co.'s Culinary Prep Team!

    Tablespoon Cooking Co. is looking for passionate culinary professionals and home cooks to join our culinary prep team. We are looking for a candidate with daytime, weekday availability who could work a typical shift from 9am-4pm. This can be a part-time position or combined with another role for full time hours.


    What is Tablespoon Cooking Co.?
    Tablespoon Cooking Co. is located at Findlay Market in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tablespoon specializes in hands-on cooking classes taught by professional chefs. We also offer private events and catering. Tablespoon teaches people how to cook by sharing tips and tricks from professional kitchens. We also provide entertaining events for corporate and social occasions. Our classes are fun and interactive and we pour beer and wine and play music, so it’s a party, not just a cooking class. Visit our website to learn more.



    What do Prep Assistants do at Tablespoon?
    Tablespoon's Prep Assistants work with our Kitchen Manager to complete all of the prep and mise-en-place required for our cooking classes and events. This includes receiving orders, measuring and prepping ingredients and doing some light production cooking (making salad dressings, cookie dough, etc.) to help prepare for our classes and events. This role also helps with catering orders. Prior culinary experience is not needed but a love of food and cooking is required. Our menus change every day so there is always an opportunity to learn something new. We pride ourselves on our dedication to the guest experience and making sure our guests have fun!



    Essential Functions

    • Receive and put away orders and deliveries
    • Measure out ingredients for classes
    • Prepare mise-en-place for classes (organizing, portioning)
    • Light production cooking such as making salad dressings, cookie dough, or other prepared items
    • Assist with prep and assembly of catering orders
    • Clean up, break down kitchen and do dishes after the class or event

    Job Requirements

    • Love of food and cooking
    • Hospitality or restaurant experience preferred but not required
    • Comfortable in group environments
    • Comfortable using technology such as email, Google Drive, Slack and various apps
    • Flexible schedule with night and weekend availability
    • Up-to-date with food and beverage trends and best practices
    • Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
    • Arrive on-time and ready for all shifts
    • Have a working knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures
    • Guest-oriented and service-minded
    • Possess and exhibit the drive to provide exceptional customer service
    • Exhibit professionalism when talking with guests and communicating information
    • Ability to spot and resolve problems quickly, change with environment and work with a team
    • Arrive on-time and ready for all shifts
    • Excellent verbal and written communication

    Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

    • Love of food and cooking
    • Passionate about great food and great service
    • Comfortable in group environments
    • Professional, punctual and articulate
    • Well organized and able to multitask
    • Strong attention to detail
    • High level of integrity and honesty
    • Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • High energy and enthusiasm

    Physical Requirements


    • Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods of time
    • Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
    • Able to go up or down stairs multiple times per day (storage is in the basement)


    Availability


    • 7-14 hours per week (1-2 shifts)
    • Monday and Tuesday from 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • 3 Days Ago

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Front of House Assistant for Cooking Classes
  • Tablespoon Cooking Co.
  • Cincinnati, OH FULL_TIME
  • Join Tablespoon Cooking Co.'s Front of House Assistant Team! Tablespoon Cooking Co. is looking for passionate culinary professionals and home cooks to join our front of house assistant team. What is T...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Summer Cooking Camp and Class Assistant Instructor
  • Flour Power Cooking Studios
  • Denton, TX FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Flour Power Cooking Studios: Denton is currently seeking energetic, hands-on, and outgoing assistant instructors to join our team for the summer. (This Assistant Instructor position is specifically de...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Kitchen Assistant
  • ZWILLING Cooking Studio LLC
  • Nyack, NY FULL_TIME
  • 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 ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Chef Assistant And Dishwasher
  • JAX Cooking Studio
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • JAX Cooking Studio, located at 14035 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, offers cooking classes to adults, children, and business teams. We are looking for a someone to assist the chefs in various role...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Cooking instructor
  • Sticky Fingers Cooking NOVA LLC
  • Gainesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Sticky Fingers Cooking® of Northern Virginia is looking to hire part-time Chef Instructors to help us Cultivate COOLinary Curiosity in Kids®! Are you ready to TURNIP the BEET on what KIDS EAT® ? Are y...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Sous Chef
  • Earls Restaurants Ltd.
  • Mc Lean, VA
  • We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to inspire, lead and mentor our kitchen team. Our ideal candid...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Gecko Hospitality
  • Clinton, MD
  • Sous Chef Upscale Casual Lively and Passionate Our Company is actively searching for the finest Sous Chef in the hospita...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Sous Chef
  • Vanish Farmwoods Brewery
  • Leesburg, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Branded Chophouse in Boonsboro, Md is hiring an executive sous chef. Responsibilities: -...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Erickson Living
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Location: Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Southmountaincreamery
  • Frederick, MD
  • **Thanks for visiting our Job Board. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Dugan Staffing Solutions, Inc.
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description Job Description SOUS CHEF opportunity in DC for an upscale restaurant with a strong restaurant group tha...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
  • Frederick, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Position Overview: Our Sous Chefs partner with the Executive Chef to provide direction a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Nina May
  • Washington, DC
  • Job Description Job Description Nina May is an independently owned restaurant and the brainchild of Executive Chef Colin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Cooking Assistant jobs
$31,239 to $38,370