Kids Camp Kitchen Assistant - Hoboken, United States - Hudson Table Holdings LLC

Hudson Table Holdings LLC

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Hoboken, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Training & development

Love cooking and working with kids? Come work at Hudson Table We are an interactive culinary studio and event space located in Hoboken, NJ.

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to help teach kids at our culinary and baking summer camp for ages 4-14.

Summer camp runs from June 19th - August 30th. Most camp days run from 10am - 3:30pm. Staff hours are typically 8:30am-4pm.

We are looking for someone to be able to teach Monday - Friday for at least 4 weeks during the summer.

Teaching experience, especially with children, is a plus.

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 and teach kids how to cook in an educational and fun environment.

Compensation:
Shift pay - $135/day plus additional tips

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for handson 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 campers.
During class, assist the Chef/Culinary Instructor and kids with the food items and equipment.
Answering questions raised by kids 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.
Breakdown and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
Review ending inventory with beginning inventory to ensure all products and equipment are accounted for.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required.
Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)
Must have 2 years experience working with children
Minimum 2 years of experience in the food industry
Must be familiar or can identify food ingredients
Must have an understanding of food and kitchen safety
Demonstrate ability to multitask
Demonstrate ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion
Ability to bend and lift pounds
Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions
Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Good communication including listening skills required
Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
A strong interest in food and cooking preferred