Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)

United StatesUnited States·AlbanySeasonal - Part Timemid
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With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US,

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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. 

The Seasonal Kitchen Assistant contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. The Seasonal Kitchen Assistant blends a passion for cooking and entertaining to support the Resident Chef in driving business results. The Seasonal Kitchen Assistant reports to the Resident Chef.
  • Provides an exceptional customer experience according to customer service standards. Proactively seeks out and greets customers.
  • Supports an exceptional cooking class experience at every class by acting as an extension of the instructor. Reinforces and supports the techniques being presented in class.
  • Stays informed by maintaining product knowledge, accesses available training and seeks out additional resources when necessary.
  • Works as a part of a high-performing team to achieve store’s sales plan. Strives to achieve individual and/or class sales goals.
  • Consistently follows all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Shares product assortment and services such as, gift registry and cooking classes with customers. Demonstrates products upon request of a customer or as directed by a manager.
  • Assists with shopping for ingredients, class preparation or additional support as needed or directed by instructor.
  • Washes dishes, cleans kitchen and preps kitchen for classes. Accurately records time worked according to SLT policy.
  • Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills with employees, customers, field management and corporate office.
  • May handle, serve, and pour liquor, wine and beer and/or mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water and etc. in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by Resident Chef
  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with employees and customers.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 3 hours at a time.
  • Ability to move about the work place coaching and directing class participants or while selling to customers.
  • Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or recognizing particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose.
  • Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch in order to demonstrate, retrieve and/or replenish merchandise and/or cooking equipment.
  • Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise in order to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques.
  • Ability to work a varied schedule including nights and weekends as business dictates.
  • Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse in order to accomplish work.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Ability to ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and/or move merchandise.
  • Ability to lift and/or move merchandise and/or kitchen equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
  • Environmental conditions: working with an open flame and/or other heating units, and exposure to variation in kitchen temperature. 
  • 1 year retail sales experience (preferred).
  • 1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience (preferred).
  • Valid Food Handlers and/or Food Managers Certification.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Focus on the Customer: You inspire and delight your customers.
  • Be Genuine: Your communication style is respectful, effective and sincere.
  • Make the Right Call: You effectively blend knowledge, experience, wisdom & decisive action.
  • Take Ownership: You are committed, responsible and provide solutions.
  • Achieve Results: You meet and exceed goals and expectations. 
  • $15.00 - $16.91 per hour
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Albany, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    April 13, 2026
    First seen
    April 14, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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    21
    Repost count
    0
    Trust Level
    22%
    Scored at
    May 5, 2026

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    2016
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