CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

Kitchen Assistant

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeMelbourne, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old at the time of employment.
Must hold a valid Food Handlers Certification.
Must be available to work 12 to 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.
Must have regular and predictable attendance and flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand.
Must be able to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
Must be able to remain standing for up to four hours at a time.
Must be able to move around the store, direct class participants, sell to customers, and retrieve merchandise from the stockroom or sales floor.
Must be able to perceive differences in flavor or odor intensity or quality and identify tastes or scents using the tongue or nose.
Must be able to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to demonstrate, retrieve, or replenish merchandise and cooking equipment.
Must be able to use hands to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice, or demonstrate other techniques.
Must be able to lift and move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders to retrieve or move merchandise.
Must be able to operate a computer, point-of-sale system, keyboard, merchandise scanner, and mouse.
Must be able to work in a variable kitchen environment, including around open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and physical or airborne food allergens.
Must have excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Must have a passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

Represent the company’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Maintain product expertise by staying current on products, engaging in available training, and seeking additional resources independently.
Create an exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, guest-obsessed culture in the kitchen and on the retail sales floor.
Assist chefs with class execution to drive repeat visits and positive customer feedback.
Deliver class revenue goals by supporting high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
Meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to store revenue; performance is measured by individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates.
Set up and break down classes, including organizing mise en place, preparing ingredients, and cleaning workstations.
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to support smooth kitchen operations.
Restock, organize, and maintain kitchen supplies and tools to support store readiness.
Comply with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
Handle tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment properly to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
Handle liquor, wine, and beer when needed in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations and company policies, including enforcing age restrictions.
Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked according to company policy.
Follow company policies and standard operating procedures consistently.

Desired Qualifications

One year of retail sales experience is preferred.
One year of food preparation and/or kitchen operations experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems is preferred.

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 customer conversion rates.

Team Engagement & Store Support

·Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations

·Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

·Assist with restocking, organizing, and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools to support overall store readiness

Operations & Compliance

·Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.

·Properly handle all tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

·Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.

·May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations, company policies, including enforcing age restrictions.

·Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly.

·Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.

·Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Physical Requirements

·Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers

·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

·Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work

·Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. While this is the minimum availability, scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.

·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

Qualifications & Experience

·Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of employment.

·1 year retail sales experience, preferred

·1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience, preferred

·Valid Food Handlers Certification.

·Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

·Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Associate Perks

Perks Include:

401K after 90 days; must be 21 years of age

Employee Discount

This job description represents a summary of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].

About the Company

CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes retail brands

CSC Generation acquires underperforming retail brands and grows them into profitable ventures by integrating them into its shared operating platform. It operates across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale, leveraging technology, skilled staff, efficient processes, and scalable operations to optimize product sourcing, marketing, fulfillment, and customer experience. Its portfolio includes brands like DirectBuy, One Kings Lane, Sur La Table, Touch of Modern, and Cherry Man Industries, collectively offering over 325,000 products and attracting about 10 million monthly page views. The company differentiates itself by targeting “unsexy” opportunities others overlook and by applying its centralized platform to turn around and scale these brands into sustainable revenue generators. Its goal is steady growth and profitability by transforming underperforming brands into thriving parts of its portfolio, serving a wide range of consumers and business clients.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series E
Total funding: $107.6M
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2016

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