Part-Time Cooking School Kitchen Assistant - Thur-Sun Shifts!

THE GOURMANDISE SCHOOL • Santa Monica, CA

4d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant plays a vital support role for the Chef/Instructor and students/guests during cooking classes and private events. We are seeking strong, experienced candidates. This is a part-time position, and although we are open 7 days a week, we currently have the strongest need for individuals who are available on Thursday, Friday and especially Sundays. If you don't have consistent availability on those days, please don't apply.

Kitchen Assistant Role - This position requires strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, and a passion for creating a seamless culinary experience for both instructors and guests. Responsibilities include:
Ensure all ingredients are prepped and the kitchen is set up with necessary equipment before each class or event.
Work closely with the Chef Instructor, anticipating their needs and assisting students/guests throughout the experience.
Welcome students and private event guests, helping them feel comfortable and prepared for their cooking or baking session.
Kitchen Maintenance & Cleanliness:
Assist with dishwashing and general cleaning during and after classes/events.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in coordination with the Chef and Dishwasher.
Remove used dishes, glassware, cookware, and utensils as needed.
Follow safety protocols, help with storage organization, and assist with additional kitchen projects as assigned.
Support general kitchen operations and take on tasks as directed.

The Gourmandise School is a women-owned and operated recreational cooking school in downtown Santa Monica CA. Our mission is to create a space to educate people on how to create amazing meals and treats out of locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients. We want to help people develop their culinary intuition and serve as a resource for at-home bakers and chefs, connecting the LA food community from our kitchens. Our classes speak to every level of skill, age group, and interest.

The school’s objective is to educate people on how to create amazing meals and treats out of locally sourced and sustainable ingredients… and have fun! We work with the finest instructors who have their own specialties. They teach the very best techniques. Our aim is to help people develop their culinary intuition, and be a resource for at-home bakers and chefs, as well as a key resource for the LA food community.

Together with Clémence’s culinary expertise, Claire's operational management skill and Sabrina’s extensive marketing background, The Gourmandise School has a vision to expand the consumer’s education and experience of how to create amazing meals and treats out of locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, using the very finest techniques.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a kitchen assistant in a commercial kitchen is required; kitchen management experience is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for 5 hours and frequently lift/move objects from to 10 to 35 lbs.
• Strong familiarity with kitchen operations, equipment, and food/produce basics.
• Work Ethic: High energy, strong work ethic, and the ability to move efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attitude & Mindset: Positive, professional demeanor. Customer-focused with a strong commitment to guest experience. Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• This position will require some flexibility - schedule and shifts will be assigned on an as-needed basis and in coordination with your availability.
• Shifts are scheduled daytime and evening seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all ingredients are prepped and the kitchen is set up with necessary equipment before each class or event.
• Work closely with the Chef Instructor, anticipating their needs and assisting students/guests throughout the experience.
• Welcome students and private event guests, helping them feel comfortable and prepared for their cooking or baking session.
• Assist with dishwashing and general cleaning during and after classes/events.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in coordination with the Chef and Dishwasher.
• Remove used dishes, glassware, cookware, and utensils as needed.
• Follow safety protocols, help with storage organization, and assist with additional kitchen projects as assigned.
• Support general kitchen operations and take on tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Sick leave accrual
• CalSavers Retirement Savings
• Free Cooking Classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed