Traveling Kitchen Assistant

Sharp Spoon Network • Beaumont, TX

19h

About The Position

Sharp Spoon Network is recruiting Traveling Kitchen Assistants for a national leader in disaster response and large-scale culinary operations. The role supports professional chefs in high-volume kitchens across the country, preparing and serving meals during nationwide assignments. Candidates should have professional fine-dining experience and be willing to travel. Deployments typically involve approximately 30 days on assignment followed by 14 days off, with approximately 12-hour shifts. Compensation is $16 per hour plus applicable overtime, with potential estimated weekly gross earnings of approximately $1,696 during qualifying deployments. Employees receive weekly pay, a $45 daily per diem during qualifying deployments, lodging during qualifying deployments, and company-paid travel when applicable. Earnings and travel-related provisions are subject to hours worked, eligibility, assignment requirements, and client requirements. Selected candidates will be employed directly by the client, not Sharp Spoon Network.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional fine-dining experience.
• Hands-on experience with food preparation or kitchen support in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel nationwide, work approximately 12-hour shifts, and complete assignments of approximately 30 days followed by approximately 14 days off.
• Willingness to complete required background screening, drug testing, and onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, or fine-dining kitchens.
• High-volume banquet, catering, or large-scale culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation, portioning, plating, and meal service.
• Prepare ingredients and support high-volume breakfast, lunch, and dinner operations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workstations.
• Support dishwashing, stocking, food storage, and kitchen setup.
• Follow food safety procedures and work closely with culinary leadership.

Benefits

• $16 per hour plus applicable overtime.
• Potential estimated weekly gross earnings of approximately $1,696 during qualifying deployments; earnings are not guaranteed.
• $45 daily per diem during qualifying deployments.
• Weekly pay.
• Lodging provided during qualifying deployments.
• Company-paid travel when applicable.
• Approximately 30 days on assignment followed by 14 days off.

What This Job Offers

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