Prep Cook/Kitchen Assistant

Hudson Table is a recreational culinary studio and event space in Hoboken, NJ. We provide unique culinary experiences to our guests; whether they are taking a hands-on cooking class, attending our popular chef competitions, or enjoying a catered event in our open-kitchens or our rooftop.

We are looking for Kitchen Assistants and Cooks to join our growing team!

Catered Events, Public Dinners & Chef Competitions: you will assist the lead chefs in preparing multi-course menus for our private catered events or public dinners and brunches. You can also have the opportunity to compete as a sous chef in our viral chef competitions for prize money! You will experience ever-changing menus that evolve with the seasons and are curated directly for the client.

Hands-On Classes: In addition to helping with preparing and cooking for events, you will have an opportunity to work cooking classes. You will use your knowledge to help our guests learn techniques and culinary skills, set mise en place, assist the chef, and deliver excellent hospitality to create an enjoyable customer experience.

The role as a Kitchen Assistant is a unique blend of back of house and front of house operations and is an incredible opportunity to learn from chefs in an educational and fun environment.

Compensation: Hourly Wage is $16 - $19 per hour plus additional tips

Flexible work schedule!
**Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preparation of a multi-course catered event or public dinner.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare foods with efficiency and technique to ensure a quality product for our guests.
• Set up the kitchen with proper equipment for hands-on cooking classes and events and ensure that all equipment is clean and functional.
• Prepare mise en place for the workstations, which includes measuring, washing, and preparing ingredients and equipment.
• Review recipes, lesson plans, and pull sheets to ensure all the ingredients and equipment are in place and staff is prepared to greet customers.
• During class, assist the Chef/Culinary Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment.
• Answering questions raised by students on equipment, processes, recipes, etc. and deferring to the chef instructor where needed.
• Make sure the kitchen and prep areas remain clean: remove dirty dishes and used equipment as the class or event progresses and any spills or messes are quickly cleared. Make sure that used equipment is brought to the dishwasher.
• Return clean dishes, tools and equipment to the designated storage areas in the classroom / kitchen.
• Breakdown and clean kitchen areas ensuring all equipment (pots, pans, dishes, silverware and glasses) are properly cleaned and stored.
• Review ending inventory with beginning inventory to ensure all products and equipment are accounted for.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree from an accredited program (desired)
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in the food industry
• Must be familiar with and can identify food ingredients
• Must have an understanding of food and kitchen safety
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion
• Ability to bend and lift 40 – 60 pounds
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions
• Must understand FOH operations and be able to deliver a good customer experience
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Good communication including listening skills required
• Proven ability to work independently at times and within a team
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• A strong interest in food and cooking preferred