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Culinary Operations Assistant

Taste Buds Kitchen
State College, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule


If you have a passion for food, for making people smile, and the organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly in our sparkling clean kitchens, we want to meet you!

Here’s the lowdown:

Working at Taste Buds Kitchen as a Culinary Operations Assistant is an excellent entry-level opportunity for anyone who is very organized, a self-starter, pays attention to detail, takes instruction well, enjoys kids, and has a passion for food and education. As a Culinary Operations Assistant, you will assist the Kitchen General Manager with daily operations of our studio kitchen; incuding but not limited to shopping, inventory, packing shipments, and administration of zoom classes. This position requires a flexible schedule of 15-20 hours a week, primarily working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, with occasional Monday and Friday 8am-5pm requirements (approx. 2-3 times a month). Having access to a car is essential. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Here's what you get:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Opportunity for advancement for those who demonstrate passion, skill, and talent
  • Employee Discounts


No experience is necessary, but the ideal candidate would have:

  • The ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment and move quickly
  • A natural curiosity and passion for food & education
  • An upbeat personality with a smile on your face and a willingness to get your hands dirty
  • Great communication skills with all ages
  • Desire to be a part of a friendly team working environment


Who are we?

Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests.

Interested?

Apply today to learn more!

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