Kitchen Assistant

Hudson Table Holdings LLC

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Today

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

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    LocationPhiladelphia, PA

    Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    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!

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