What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Assistant position at Mark Arts Inc.?
Job Description:
The primary function of the Culinary Aide is to assist the chefs at Mark Arts while maintaining the cleanliness and smooth operation of the culinary studio. This position will have a range of duties which include studio set up and clean up as well as preparing and presenting food. Maintaining studio cleanliness standards are of utmost importance.
Duties:
- Prepping the studio by setting up supplies and equipment
- Assisting chefs with food preparation and presentations
- Ensuring the culinary studio remains clean by following detailed guidelines and meeting quality standards
- Monitoring inventory of supplies and equipment
- Verifying that equipment is in good working order
- Timely communication with staff regarding all studio related needs and issues
Work Schedule:
Work hours vary, depending on the culinary class schedule and private party bookings. Classes are typically held during weeknights from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 – 6:00 pm. Private parties may be held at any time during the day or evening hours, 7 days a week.
Skills & Abilities Required:
- Basic knife skills required
- Strong kitchen organizational skills with attention to detail and focus on cleanliness
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Excellent service skills that are both prompt and courteous
- Passion for food
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office and classroom kitchen environment. This role routinely uses kitchen related equipment. There is moderate noise in this working environment.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves food and kitchen related equipment. Ability to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to twist and turn wrists.
- Requires clear vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Occasional weekend availability may be required.
Education/Experience Required:
- High school diploma and one year of additional training in the culinary arts
