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Burger Barn Culinary Assistant

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$17.85/hr

Join Our Seasonal Burger Barn Team as a Culinary Assistant! Season: June- Mid October Hourly - Pay: $17.75/hr. - $17.85/hr. Shift Between 10am - 7pm (weekends are a must) What's the Burger Barn? As ...

stewleonards

Burger Barn Culinary Assistant

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$17.85/hr

Join Our Seasonal Burger Barn Team as a Culinary Assistant! Season: June- Mid October Hourly - Pay: $17.75/hr. - $17.85/hr. Shift Between 10am - 7pm (weekends are a must) What's the Burger Barn? As ...

stewleonards

Burger Barn Culinary Assistant

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$17.85/hr

Join Our Seasonal Burger Barn Team as a Culinary Assistant! Season: June- Mid October Hourly - Pay: $17.75/hr. - $17.85/hr. Shift Between 10am - 7pm (weekends are a must) What's the Burger Barn? As ...

ASM Global

Culinary Supervisor

New York, NY · On-site

The Culinary Supervisor ensures consistency in quality, safety, and execution while providing ... rating * Assist with training initiatives related to food safety, sanitation, and accident ...

Bonefish Grill

Culinary Manager

Paramus, NJ · On-site

JOB OVERVIEW As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of ... assistant Parker. We look forward to hearing from you!

Bonefish Grill

Culinary Manager

Paramus, NJ · On-site

JOB OVERVIEW As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of ... assistant Parker. We look forward to hearing from you!

CookUnity

Culinary Operatons Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$18.75 - $24/hr

... time. * Assist Supervisors in recording production data, ensuring batch tracking and shift ... Strong understanding of basic culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations. * Ability ...

KIPP

Dishwasher, Culinary Team

New York, NY · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Support food preparation activities as directed by the Head Chef or culinary staff. * Assist with meal service, kitchen setup, and cleanup as needed. * Support special meal functions, events, and ...

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How much do culinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary assistant in Spring Valley, NY is $19.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a culinary assistant?

A culinary assistant is responsible for aiding the head chef or kitchen manager in a restaurant or culinary training center for students. In this career, your job duties include ensuring that the kitchen remains clean, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring all cooking equipment is in proper working order. The qualifications for a career as a culinary assistant include a high school diploma and additional training in the culinary arts. This can include formal degrees from culinary schools or vocational training from trade schools. You need strong organizational skills, a passion for food, and excellent attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Culinary Assistant, you need a solid understanding of food safety, basic cooking techniques, and kitchen operations, typically supported by a high school diploma or culinary coursework. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications (like ServSafe), and inventory management systems is common. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help Culinary Assistants excel in fast-paced environments. These abilities ensure efficient food preparation, uphold safety standards, and support smooth kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by culinary assistants in a fast-paced kitchen environment?

Culinary Assistants often face the challenge of multitasking under pressure, especially during busy meal services. They need to maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness while quickly preparing ingredients and supporting chefs. Adapting to sudden changes in menu orders and working efficiently with team members are also frequent demands. Successful Culinary Assistants develop strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Culinary Assistant vs Kitchen Helper?

AspectCulinary AssistantKitchen Helper
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationTypically no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering servicesFood prep areas, kitchens, cafeterias
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting chefs, preparing ingredients, following recipesBasic food prep, cleaning, assisting with setup

Both roles support kitchen operations, but Culinary Assistants often have more specialized responsibilities and may require certifications. Kitchen Helpers typically perform basic tasks and support daily kitchen functions. The choice depends on experience and career goals in the culinary industry.

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Burger Barn Culinary Assistant

Yonkers, NY • On-site

stewleonards
Retail • 1 - 5K employees
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$17.85/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Join Our Seasonal Burger Barn Team as a Culinary Assistant! 

Season: June- Mid October

Hourly – Pay: $17.75/hr. - $17.85/hr.

Shift Between 10am - 7pm (weekends are a must) 

What’s the Burger Barn?

As the weather warms up, Stew Leonard’s Yonkers fires up the grill and opens the Burger Barn! This is the go-to spot for mouthwatering burgers, crispy fries, and more—whether guests choose to, grab takeout, or enjoy their meal at our outdoor picnic tables.

Your Role: Culinary Assistant

Do you love food, fast-paced environments, and making people smile? As a Culinary Assistant, you’ll help us serve up the best burgers in town by prepping and cooking delicious meals that keep our customers coming back for more!

Your day-to-day:

  • Prepping fresh, high-quality ingredients using our secret (but easy-to-follow) recipes
  • Operating the grill and fryer like a pro to cook up delicious meals
  • Completing customer orders and handing them off with a big smile 
  • Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations
  • Providing top-notch customer service with a smile
  • Assist in other duties, as assigned

What you bring to the team:

  • Passion for food and a love for making people happy
  • Self-starter attitude—someone who jumps in and gets things done
  • Dependability—you show up on time and ready to work
  • Flexibility—weekends and different tasks? No problem!
  • Honesty & integrity—because that’s how we roll at Stew’s

Working Conditions:

  • This position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional pulling, pushing, squatting, reaching, and lifting with a maximum of 45lbs
  • This position requires occasional exposure to cramped or confined spaces, extreme heat (non-weather related).
  • Hands-on work with kitchen equipment like grills, fryers.

Knowledge and Experience (include skills and abilities):

  • Knowledge on food preparation
  • Safely use/operate knives, ovens, scales, fryers, and all other equipment required in the day to day operation of the kitchen
  • Excellent customer service
  • Good oral communication skills

Why you’ll love working here! 

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within. 

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more! 

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot? 

 Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.   

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business 

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stews/wleonards.com/work-at-stew

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