Kitchen Assistant [Kids Programming]

Love cooking and working with kids? Come work at Hudson Table, an interactive culinary studio and event space. As a Kitchen Assistant you will help assist kids in culinary and baking classes and parties for ages 4‑14, blending back‑of‑house and front‑of‑house operations while learning from chefs and teaching kids in a fun, educational environment.

Responsibilities

• 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, including measuring, washing, and preparing ingredients and equipment.
• Review recipes, lesson plans, and pull sheets to ensure all ingredients and equipment are in place and staff is prepared to greet campers.
• During class, assist the Chef Instructor and kids with food items and equipment.
• Answer questions raised by kids on equipment, processes, recipes, etc., deferring to the chef instructor where needed.
• Keep the kitchen and prep areas clean: remove dirty dishes and used equipment as the class or event progresses, and quickly clear spills or messes.
• Ensure 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, glasses) is properly cleaned and stored.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.
• May be needed to pick children up from school and bring them to Hudson Table for the pickup program.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree from an accredited program or 1–2 years of experience in the food industry preferred.
• 1–2 years experience working with children.
• Familiarity with or ability to identify food ingredients.
• Understanding of food and kitchen safety.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion.
• Ability to bend and lift 40–60 pounds.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Good communication, including listening skills.
• Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• A strong interest in food and cooking.

Schedule

After‑school programming on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm.

Compensation

Shift pay – $75 per 4‑hour after‑school shift, plus additional tips.