Cooking Class Assistant
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Taste Buds Kitchen - HQ
MD
Summary
The Cooking Class Assistant is responsible for prepping ingredients, setting up kitchen stations, and maintaining a clean studio environment. They also support the Lead Instructor by engaging with guests and ensuring classes run smoothly.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
Are you looking for a high-energy side hustle that actually pays well? At Taste Buds Kitchen, we don’t just teach recipes; we provide "Culinary Entertainment." We are looking for upbeat, organized individuals to join us as Cooking Class Assistants.
If you have a passion for food, making people smile, and the organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly in our "sparkling clean" kitchen, we want to meet you!
💰 Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- High Earning Potential: Our team averages $8 per hour in tips on top of a competitive hourly wage starting at $15 per hour. Add those together for an average of $23 per hour.
- Family Perks: Share the fun! Enjoy free cooking classes for you and your family so you can create memories together.
- The Environment: Work in a beautiful, state-of-the-art kitchen studio—no grease, no "back-of-house" grime.
- Growth: Learn professional cooking and baking techniques and gain experience in event management.
- The Swag: Free company T-shirt and awesome employee discounts.
📅 The Schedule (Read Carefully):
Our studio is event-based, which means our busiest times are Friday nights and weekends. * Flexibility is Key: Because our events are booked by clients, our final schedule is usually confirmed about 30 days out.
- Requirement: We are looking for "Weekend Warriors" who have open availability on Friday evenings and Saturdays/Sundays. You won't necessarily work every single weekend, but we need you to be available when the kitchen is hopping!
🍳 The Role: What You’ll Do
You are the backbone of our classes, ensuring every guest—from age 2 to 92—has a seamless experience.
- Prep the Magic: Set up kitchen stations and prep fresh ingredients for our signature classes.
- Engage Guests: Assist students with techniques and keep the energy high during parties and date nights.
- Maintain the Shine: Keep our studio organized and "sparkling clean" throughout the event.
- Support the Pro: Partner with the Lead Instructor to ensure the class stays on schedule.
🌟 The Ideal Candidate:
- Upbeat Personality: You are a natural "people person" and comfortable talking to crowds.
- Fast-Paced: You thrive in a busy, social environment and can move quickly.
- Clean & Organized: You have a "clean-as-you-go" mentality.
- Passionate: No professional kitchen experience is required—we provide full training for those with a curiosity for food!
Who Are We?
Taste Buds Kitchen provides culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults. From toddler baking sessions and "Date Night" BYOB classes to corporate team-building and birthday parties, our mission is to engage and delight every guest.
Ready to join our kitchen family? Apply today!
Taste Buds Kitchen specializes in fresh and unique cooking events. Our mission is to delight our guests through delicious culinary entertainment experiences!
What began as a few holiday baking classes and cupcake-making birthday parties under the name Cupcake Kids! has grown into a nationally recognized brand. Today, Taste Buds Kitchen offers a diverse array of hands-on cooking adventures, including classes, birthday parties, camps, and special events. With a well-balanced mix of savory and sweet recipes, we create fun and memorable experiences for all ages, from 2 to 99.
Taste Buds Kitchen has expanded from its flagship location in New York City to multiple franchise locations across the United States—and we’re rapidly growing! Our franchisees bring the joy of culinary entertainment to communities nationwide, fostering connections, learning, and creativity in the kitchen.
Recognized as the “Best Kids Cooking Class” by New York Magazine and featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and more, Taste Buds Kitchen is proud to be a leader in the culinary entertainment industry.
Looking for a business opportunity with a proven model and national acclaim? Taste Buds Kitchen offers franchise opportunities for passionate entrepreneurs ready to bring our engaging cooking experiences to their communities. Join us in spreading the joy of cooking and create your own success story with Taste Buds Kitchen.
Founded
2007
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Entertainment Providers
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY
Taste Buds Kitchen specializes in fresh and unique cooking events. Our mission is to delight our guests through delicious culinary entertainment experiences!
What began as a few holiday baking classes and cupcake-making birthday parties under the name Cupcake Kids! has grown into a nationally recognized brand. Today, Taste Buds Kitchen offers a diverse array of hands-on cooking adventures, including classes, birthday parties, camps, and special events. With a well-balanced mix of savory and sweet recipes, we create fun and memorable experiences for all ages, from 2 to 99.
Taste Buds Kitchen has expanded from its flagship location in New York City to multiple franchise locations across the United States—and we’re rapidly growing! Our franchisees bring the joy of culinary entertainment to communities nationwide, fostering connections, learning, and creativity in the kitchen.
Recognized as the “Best Kids Cooking Class” by New York Magazine and featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and more, Taste Buds Kitchen is proud to be a leader in the culinary entertainment industry.
Looking for a business opportunity with a proven model and national acclaim? Taste Buds Kitchen offers franchise opportunities for passionate entrepreneurs ready to bring our engaging cooking experiences to their communities. Join us in spreading the joy of cooking and create your own success story with Taste Buds Kitchen.
Founded
2007
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Entertainment Providers
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
New York, NY