Cooking Class Assistant – Fun Weekend Gig + Great Tips!

Taste Buds Kitchen - HQ•Chester, MD

123d•Onsite

About The Position

Taste Buds Kitchen is seeking upbeat, organized individuals to join their team as Cooking Class Assistants. This role is described as a high-energy side hustle that provides "Culinary Entertainment." The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, enjoy making people smile, and possess strong organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a "sparkling clean" kitchen. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $15 per hour, with an average of $8 per hour in tips, leading to an average total earning of $23 per hour. Benefits include free cooking classes for family, a beautiful, state-of-the-art kitchen studio environment, opportunities for professional cooking and baking technique learning, event management experience, free company T-shirts, and employee discounts. The schedule is event-based, with the busiest times being Friday nights and weekends. Final schedules are typically confirmed about 30 days in advance, and the role requires "Weekend Warriors" with open availability on Friday evenings and Saturdays/Sundays.

Requirements

Open availability on Friday evenings and Saturdays/Sundays.
Upbeat personality and comfortable talking to crowds.
Ability to thrive in a busy, social environment and move quickly.
"Clean-as-you-go" mentality.
Curiosity for food (professional kitchen experience is not required as full training is provided).

Responsibilities

Set up kitchen stations and prep fresh ingredients for signature classes.
Assist students with techniques and maintain high energy during parties and date nights.
Keep the studio organized and "sparkling clean" throughout the event.
Partner with the Lead Instructor to ensure the class stays on schedule.