Company description

Cooking School - Somerset County NJ

<meta charset="UTF-8" />The Cooking School at Ninety Acres includes an exciting lineup of classes and programs. As part of our commitment to culinary education, guests and diners alike can expect annual children’s summer camps, designed to inspire young chefs with hands-on cooking experiences and culinary adventures. The Cooking School also offers a variety of engaging options, including Chef collaborations, private and weekly public classes, catering to both individual enthusiasts and group experiences.

Blending the essence of rustic luxury with a commitment to ingredients sourced from the ten-acre farm, Ninety Acres' cuisine is a tribute to the seasons and tales of Somerset County. Rooted in showcasing the farm's bounty, the dishes are intensely seasonal, celebrating preservation techniques and incorporating top-quality ingredients sourced from our esteemed neighbors. Ninety Acres welcomes guests to a relaxed fine-dining experience with views overlooking the adjacent Natirar Farm. Diners can enjoy either indoor or outdoor seating, weather permitting, for a truly unforgettable culinary journey.



Part of the Pendry hotel collection

Job description

Cooking School ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for someone to join our team who is energetic, passionate and able to talk to guests in a way that helps them understand our recipes/techniques. Must be able to work well with others. Ability to work most weekends - Friday and Saturday is a must (please don't apply otherwise). Really pleasant and most beautiful work environment with a team that is amazing.

Responsible for ingredient ordering - recipe prep - assisting chefs and helping customers during cooking classes - cleanup also required. Daytime food organizing - light phone work. Friday and Saturday evenings. Some weekend daytime classes also required. No experience necessary. Must love people and food and be comfortable in a group setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collect ingredients for weekly classes from restaurant storage.
- Some clerical responsibilities
- Review the market order to ensure all the ingredients and equipment are in place.
- Set up room with the proper -- equipment (cutting boards, knives, kitchen tools and equipment) needed for the class. And ensure that all are clean and functional.
- Prep or mise en place (wash, measure etc) ingredients as needed.
- During class, assist Chef /Culinary Instructor and guests with the food items and equipment
- Clean, remove dirty dishes as the class progresses . Some dish washing involved. 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Director or Chef Instructor.
Will Train. Must love people and food and be comfortable in a group setting.

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

December 06, 2024