An Event Planner coordinates promotional sales events, professional meetings and family events. Works with clients, develops event plans and budgets, finds appropriate sites, contracts for services and supplies, coordinates with on-site staff, oversees finances and assists during an event.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, passionate, and energetic Culinary & Event Assistant to join our team for interactive cooking classes and specialized culinary events. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who loves hands-on cooking and teaching, creative content creation, meticulous organization, and health-focused culinary arts. You will work closely with the Executive Chef across all stages of event production—from seasonal menu planning and grocery sourcing to on-site event execution and social media storytelling.
Shop for premium, seasonal ingredients at specialty markets (e.g., Whole Foods, DeCicco's). Maintain strict budget mindfulness and organized receipt tracking.
Ingredient & Station Prep:
Portion and organize pantry and perishable ingredients into station baskets for cooking class participants.
Menu & Recipe Development:
Collaborate on recipe testing and adjustments for seasonal ingredients, food allergies, special diets, maternal nutrition, and culinary medicine.
Kitchen Logistics:
Prepare lunches, desserts, and beverage setups for events. Ensure vehicles are properly loaded and packed with all required kitchen equipment.
On-Site Event Execution Station Setup & Teardown:
Load/unload equipment, set up guest stations, and ensure smooth event flow.
Vendor & Staff Coordination:
Assist in directing on-site event support (bartenders, dishwashers, bakers, etc.).
Sanitation & Care:
Maintain high kitchen cleanliness standards throughout events, wash cookware, dispose of trash, and wash/iron linens (aprons, towels, tablecloths).
Admin & Content Creation Event Collateral:
Print, assemble, and organize recipe packets, menus, and labels with impeccable attention to detail and grammar.
Social Media & Media Capture:
Take high-quality photos and videos during prep and live events; edit engaging short-form content for social platforms.
Client & Event Planning:
Maintain regular check-ins to review upcoming bookings, timelines, and logistical needs.
Qualifications & Skills Location & Travel:
Based in Westchester or Putnam County with a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 1 hour to event locations.
Home Prep Infrastructure:
A clean, spacious home kitchen with dedicated extra refrigerator/freezer space for ingredient storage and prep work.
Culinary & Dietary Expertise:
Solid knowledge of recipe development, seasonal ingredients, food allergies, special diets, and wellness-focused cooking (culinary medicine knowledge is a major plus). High Attention to
Detail:
Exceptional organizational skills ("Type A" mindset) with strong grammar and proofreading skills for written materials.
Media Savvy:
Experience capturing and editing phone photography and short-form video for social media.
Professional Demeanor:
Friendly, polished, highly dependable, and proactive—someone who takes initiative without needing to be micromanaged.
Physical Capability:
Ability to lift and carry heavy grocery bags and kitchen equipment, stand for extended periods during events, and maintain high energy.
Growth Mindset:
Excited about building a long-term role within an expanding culinary company. Uniform Requirement Professional attire provided/required on event days: Chef jacket, black chef pants, and black non-slip work shoes. Please submit your resume , a cover letter explaining why you want to grow with our business long-term, and links to any social media portfolios or culinary video work you have created.
Note:
Position subject to background check and driving record verification.
