Culinary Assistant

Palo Alto•Palo Alto, CA

12d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Culinary Assistants are the ones who help make the magic happen. From assisting the Instructor to preparing the recipes and keeping the kitchen clean and organized, you will have a passion for making our guests smile and keeping everything running smoothly in our sparkling clean Kitchens.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment and move quickly
Natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment
Upbeat personality with a smile on your face a majority of the time.
Eagerness to get your hands dirty
Great communication skills with all ages
Confident with a range of cooking and baking techniques
At least one or more years of experience entertaining kids and/or adults
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 45 pounds
Must pass a background check
Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business
Open availability is required, including nights and weekends. Taste Buds Kitchen hosts events 7 - days a week.

Nice To Haves

Relevant cooking/restaurant experience a plus
Formal teaching experience and training in education, childhood development, or related field a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the Instructor in creating amazing cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2- 99
Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests
Setup before class including preparing ingredients, activities, and prebake as needed for a class
Assist the Instructor with engaging and teaching guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu
Keep the kitchen running smoothly, sparkling clean, stocked, and organized before, during, and after the class
Create a controlled safe, clean, friendly environment for all clients