Kitchen Assistant

We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team and support our lead chefs during live chef 

competitions and private events. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with line cook experience 

who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and enjoys being part of a high-energy, guest-facing atmosphere. 

Hands-On Classes: You will use your knowledge to help our guests learn techniques and culinary skills, 

set mise en place, assist the chef, and deliver excellent hospitality to create an enjoyable customer 

experience. 

Catered Events, Public Dinners & Chef Competitions: In addition to helping with hands-on cooking 

classes, you will assist the lead chefs in preparing multi-course menus for our private catered events or 

public dinners and brunches. You can also have the opportunity to compete as a sous chef in our viral 

chef competitions for prize money! You will experience ever-changing menus that evolve with the seasons 

and are curated directly for the client. 

The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a unique blend of back of house and front of house operations and is 

an incredible opportunity to learn from chefs in an educational and fun environment.   

Responsibilities: 

● Demonstrate ability to prepare foods with efficiency and technique to ensure a quality product for 

our guests. 

● Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for hands-on cooking classes and events and ensure 

that all equipment is clean and functional. 

● Prepare mise en place for the workstations, which includes measuring, washing, and preparing 

ingredients and equipment. 

● Review recipes, lesson plans, and pull sheets to ensure all the ingredients and equipment are in 

place and staff is prepared to greet customers. 

● During classes, assist the Chef Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment. 

● Answer questions raised by students on equipment, processes, recipes, etc. and deferring to the 

chef instructor where needed. 

● Make sure the kitchen and prep areas remain clean: remove dirty dishes and used equipment as 

the class or event progresses and any spills or messes are quickly cleared. Make sure that used 

equipment is brought to the dishwasher. 

● Return clean dishes, tools and equipment to the designated storage areas in the classroom / 

kitchen. 

● Break down and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and 

glasses) are properly cleaned and stored. 

● Assist with preparation of a multi-course catered event or public dinner. 

● Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef Instructors. 

Requirements: 

● Prior line cook experience required 

● Must have weekend and evening availability 

● Comfortable working under pressure and following direction closely 

● Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication skills 

● Must understand FOH operations and be able to deliver a good customer experience 

● Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail 

Perks: 

● Winning team bonuses during chef competitions 

● Share in generous event gratuities 

● A creative and collaborative culinary environment 

If you're a motivated team player with a passion for food, events, and a bit of competition—we want to 

meet you!