Culinary Class Assistant Pasta Making with Taylor — Tequesta, FL Part-Time | $17/hour + Tips | 2-4 Evenings Per Week About the Role Pasta Making with Taylor is a growing private culinary experience offering hands-on pasta-making classes in Tequesta and throughout the surrounding area. We're looking for a Culinary Class Assistant to work alongside Chef Taylor and help create a fun, polished, and memorable experience for our guests. This is a hands-on hospitality position that's perfect for someone who enjoys working around food and people but is also comfortable being the person behind the scenes who keeps everything running smoothly. While you'll have opportunities to interact with guests and be part of the energy of the class, much of your role will focus on anticipating what the class needs, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and making sure Chef Taylor and our guests can focus on the experience. Prior restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus, but it is not required. We're much more interested in finding someone with a strong work ethic, a hospitality mindset, good people skills, and a genuine desire to learn. What You'll Do As a Culinary Class Assistant, you'll help support the entire class experience from setup through the final cleanup.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and organizing the space before guests arrive Assisting with class and event setup Welcoming guests and helping create a comfortable, upbeat atmosphere Providing attentive wine and non-alcoholic beverage service throughout the class Opening and pouring wine, refreshing beverages, and maintaining glassware Clearing plates, glassware, and equipment throughout the evening Keeping the kitchen and class areas clean, organized, and ready for the next stage of service Washing dishes, cookware, glassware, and class equipment throughout and after the event Assisting Chef Taylor with behind-the-scenes class needs as they arise Helping with guest satisfaction and light guest interaction throughout the experience Breaking down, cleaning, and resetting the space after each class Occasionally assisting with private off-site events This is an active, hands-on role . A large part of being successful in this position is noticing what needs to be done and taking care of it without needing constant direction. Who We're Looking For The right person is: Hospitality-minded and genuinely enjoys helping people have a great experience Focused, dependable, and able to stay productive throughout a busy event Friendly and comfortable interacting with guests Willing to work hard and jump between different responsibilities Interested in learning more about food, pasta making, wine, and hospitality Comfortable working both independently and alongside a chef Able to remain on their feet for the majority of a 5-5.5 hour shift Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs At least 18 years old Has reliable transportation Restaurant, catering, event, culinary, or hospitality experience is desirable but not required . If you're dependable, enjoy working with people, and want to learn, we'd still like to hear from you. Schedule This is a flexible, part-time, event-based position. Most shifts run approximately 4:30 PM-9:30/10:00 PM , with 2-4 evening shifts per week based on our booked class schedule and your availability. Schedules are generally provided 1-2 weeks in advance . Most classes take place at our Tequesta location at 361 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 , with occasional off-site private events. Compensation & Perks $17/hour + tips In addition to hourly pay and tips, you'll receive: Flexible part-time scheduling Food during or after events Hands-on exposure to professional pasta making Opportunities to learn about food, wine, and hospitality Experience working directly alongside a professional chef A fun, social work environment that is different from a traditional restaurant shift Opportunities for additional responsibilities and increased compensation as the business grows Grow With Us Pasta Making with Taylor is growing, and we're looking for someone who can grow with us. For the right person, this role has the potential to develop into additional responsibilities and opportunities as we add more classes, private events, and culinary experiences. If you're dependable, hospitality-minded, aren't afraid to work hard, and like the idea of helping create memorable experiences around great food, we'd love to meet you. Apply through Indeed with your résumé or relevant work experience.

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.0 - 24.0 per week

Work Location:

In person