Senior Kitchen Assistant, Shopper America's Test Kitchen
- Date Posted June 24, 2019
- Location Boston, MA
- Category Culinary / Media
- Job type Full-Time
America's Test Kitchen is seeking a Senior Kitchen Assistant, Shopper to report to our Test Kitchen Manager. We are looking for a positive, organized, detail-oriented and communicative person who is comfortable in both an independent and team-oriented dynamic.
This candidate is a highly motivated self-starter. As part of the kitchen operations team, this person will join an existing staff of a Test Kitchen Director, Assistant Test Kitchen Director, Test Kitchen Manager, Test Kitchen Facilities Coordinator, Senior Kitchen Assistant (Receiver) and five Kitchen Assistants.
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Primary responsibility will be to purchase specialty ingredients, we can't source from our vendors, which would include items for filming, photo shoots, and everyday recipe development.
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Additional tasks include: supporting our SKA Receiver in supporting the organization of our internal recirculation system, submitting bi-monthly budgets, walk-in, freezer, pantry organization and upkeep, and supporting our team with an array of special events and projects.
- Requires a reliable car with appropriate insurance, for shopping trips on a daily basis.
- Candidate must have a cell phone to facilitate communication during work hours when off-site.
- This is a full-time hourly, 40 hours per week, position. Monday thru Friday (8-4pm)
- Summer Hours: 8-5pm Monday through Thursday and Friday 8am-12pm.
- Hours are subject to change, based on business needs.
- Flexibility to work during peak periods and night events (would be notified well in advance).
Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel)
- Exceptional food knowledge of retail/wholesale goods
- Familiarity with the Boston area is a plus
- Clear communication, organization and detail-oriented skills
- Self-sufficient as well as team oriented
- Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lb) on a regular basis
Education and Experience
- Accredited culinary degree (or equivalent) preferred
- 2 years culinary experience highly desirable
- At least 21 years of age