Chef's Assistant

Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive offers an all-inclusive boutique summer ballet camp experience unlike any other. Kaatsbaan is situated on 153 rural acres in the quaint Village of Tivoli, New York, just two hours north of New York City. Our facilities include state-of-the-art dance studios, lodging at The Dancers’ Inn, and a food program at the Artist Farmhouse. The Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive provides a healthy and safe environment for young dancers to hone their balletic technical skills and refine their artistry with teachers of great renown.

Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive is a unique training program designed for young dancers to develop exceptional technical skills, artistic refinement, and a sophisticated approach to repertoire, with the ultimate goal of preparing attendees for a career in the arts.

The KBI Chef’s Assistant takes direction from the KBI Chef in order to support KBI’s food service operations. We are looking for two Chef’s Assistants for the 2026 summer program.

The Chef’s Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving meals for 30–45 dancers, staff, and faculty per two-week session, with four sessions running from June 21st through August 15th, 2026. A week of kitchen preparation is scheduled for June 15th–19th. The Chef’s Assistant has high standards for health and safety. They ensure that all areas of the kitchen, food service areas, and the Artist Farmhouse, including restrooms, are kept clean by following daily and periodic cleaning lists.

Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive Chef’s Assistant duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily food preparation for three meals as scheduled by the Chef
• General kitchen maintenance and cleanliness
• Set up and clearing around service
• Maintain stocks for ingredients and serve ware
• Ensure a high level of health and safety, cleanliness, and food hygiene
• Adhere to existing working practices, methods, and procedures
• Compliance with state health code
• Other duties assigned by the Chef

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person