Sur La Table
139 - Hilldale - Sur La Table, 712 N Midvale Blvd, Madison, WI 53705
SeasonalKitchenAssistant
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“Seasonal Kitchen Assistant at Sur La Table. Skills: culinary experience, customer service, kitchen operations. supports the chefs to ensure smooth class operations. supporting our chefs”
What You'll Achieve.
driving digital growth; smooth class operations; bestincenter experience; inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.; Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue.; minimize shrink; control supply and culinary expenses.
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; decision-making abilities
Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time, Ability to move about the store directing class participants while selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor, The capability to accurately perceive and differentiate variations in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or to identify specific tastes or scents using the tongue or nose., Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to demonstrate, retrieve and/or replenish merchandise and/or cooking equipment., Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques., Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs., Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise, Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays., Regular and predictable attendance with the flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand., Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment included but not limited to open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, various food allergens both physical and airborne
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of employment., Valid Food Handlers Certification.
Nice to Have
1 year retail sales experience, preferred, 1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience, preferred, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.
What You'll Do.
supports the chefs to ensure smooth class operations
well-organized kitchen environment
Assist chefs with class execution
Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly
Assist with restocking
and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools
Ensure compliance with food safety standards
and sanitation regulations.
Properly handle all tools
and kitchen equipment
Maintain accurate inventory levels
and control supply and culinary expenses.
and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations
including enforcing age restrictions.
Ensure store safety and cleanliness
addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.
Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work cooperatively with associates and customers; supports the chefs; Team Engagement & Store Support
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate verbally
Full Job Description
## Description With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food. Position Overview As a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant at Sur La Table, you play a key role in inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. With a passion for cooking, hospitality, and teamwork, the Seasonal Kitchen Assistant supports the chefs to ensure smooth class operations and a #bestincenter experience, a company-wide standard for excellence in service. You’ll help bring culinary dreams to life by supporting our chefs, engaging with guests, and ensuring a clean, well-organized kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities Customer Experience & Brand Representation · Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty. · Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources. · Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture in both the kitchen and retail sales floor. Sales & Business Performance · Assist chefs with class execution that drives repeat visits and positive customer feedback · Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates. · Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as individual sales volume, average transaction value, and custo
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