Kids Camp Kitchen Assistant
Hudson Table Holdings LLC
- Hoboken, NJ
- $135 per day
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- 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 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.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)
- Must have 1 - 2 years experience working with children
- Minimum 1 – 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 multi-task
- Demonstrate ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion
- Ability to bend and lift 40 – 60 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