Culinary Operations Assistant (Full-time)

Campus

Los Angeles 

Mission

The Institute of Culinary Education is dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their full potential through an education that emphasizes technique and professionalism. We accomplish this in a passionate, disciplined environment that fosters excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, faculty and staff.

Position Summary

The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education is seeking a Culinary Operations Assistant (COA). The COA provides support to the Stewarding department as well as chef-instructors. This position includes assembly and delivery of ingredients and equipment, kitchen set up and breakdown, cleaning and organizing kitchens, assisting in ICE’s classes, and dishwashing. This position requires availability on evenings and weekends.

Specific Job Responsibilities

  • Check inventory of paper goods supplies in kitchens and storage closets and replenish as required.
  • Assist with assembly of classroom food/ingredient deliveries.
  • Assist in receiving and storing vendor deliveries.
  • Observe food safety sanitation rules at all times.
  • Assist in daily cleaning and organization of refrigerators and repackaging of food items.
  • Reconcile inventory.
  • Respond to Chef-Instructor requests for additional ingredients.
  • Participate in monthly inventory responsibilities, as required.
  • Assist in repacking food items to be stored in walk-ins.
  • Assist in upkeep of facility, including but not limited to: washing dishes and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, disposing of garbage, cleaning walk-in and lowboy refrigerators and freezers, and organization of equipment in classrooms.
  • Assist in removal of trash, recycling and food waste.

Experience & Educational Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One (1) year experience in restaurant or food industry or current student with chef recommendation.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be familiar with weights and measures.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interact in a collaborative manner.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task and execute instructions
  • Ability to set up and break down rooms for classes in a timely fashion.
  • A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • A strong interest in food and cooking.
  • Punctuality and reliability is essential.

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Forward resume and cover letter to Mario Novo, Director of Compliance at [email protected]  

What We Offer

PAY RATE: $18.57 Per Hour

Work Location: In-person

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance 
  • Life Insurance 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Tuition forgiveness in ICE’s Career Training programs
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k)

About the Institute of Culinary Education

The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles.  In 2015, we built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY.  In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the “#1 culinary school in America”.  The foundation of ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. Our programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months.  In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. We continue to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (ie International Culinary Center) in 2020.  For more information about the Institute, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Watch our videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/iceculinary.

The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal-opportunity employer.