Kitchen Assistant
hace 2 días
$18–$19 por hora
Jornada parcial
Manhattan, New York
Now Hiring: Kitchen Assistant – Cooking & Baking School NY Cake Academy® | Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC Job Type: Part-Time / Flexible Schedule Location: 118 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011 Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings & Weekends About NY Cake Academy® Established in 1989, NY Cake Academy® is a premier culinary and baking school located in Chelsea, Manhattan. We specialize in hands-on cooking, baking, pastry, and cake decorating classes for adults, teens, and children, as well as private celebrations and corporate team-building events. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring people together through memorable culinary experiences. Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support our chef instructors during cooking, baking, and cake decorating classes. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, and enjoys being part of a team. This is a hands-on position involving food preparation, classroom setup, cleaning, and assisting chefs throughout classes and events. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and measure ingredients for cooking and baking classes., • Set up individual student workstations with ingredients, tools, and equipment., • Assist chef instructors during classes, private parties, and corporate events., • Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked classrooms and kitchen areas., • Wash, sanitize, and organize kitchen tools, equipment, and work surfaces., • Assist with dishwashing and general kitchen cleanup., • Restock ingredients, supplies, and equipment as needed., • Help with food preparation, baking, and packaging when required., • Ensure classrooms are cleaned, reset, and ready for the next class., • Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures., • Work efficiently with chefs and other team members to ensure classes run smoothly and on schedule. Qualifications • Previous kitchen, bakery, restaurant, or food service experience preferred., • Interest in cooking, baking, or pastry arts is a plus., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy environment., • Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions., • Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed., • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen tasks., • Availability to work evenings and weekends., • Food Handler Certification is a plus. Why Join NY Cake Academy®? • Work in a creative and exciting culinary environment., • Gain hands-on experience in baking, pastry, and cooking., • Collaborate with professional chefs and instructors., • Flexible scheduling opportunities., • Be part of an established NYC culinary education business. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a brief description of their kitchen experience and availability through this job posting. Join the NY Cake Academy® team and help us create exceptional culinary experiences for our guests!