Culinary Assistant

Culinary Assistant - 10 hours / week

Do you have a passion for cooking and a heart for helping others?
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. As a Culinary Assistant, you’ll bring that mission to life by working with both children and adults of all abilities to build confidence, get comfortable in the kitchen, and develop skills for greater independence!

Position details: Periodic / PRN (approximately 10 hours per week on average) – Our culinary class schedules vary and may include evenings and weekends. A schedule will be provided in advance each quarter.

Location: Virginia Beach

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Greet all students in a positive and fun manner to get them excited and ready for class!
• Prepare for each class by setting up workstations and gathering ingredients.
• Assist the instructor and provide additional support to students when needed.
• Help clean up at the end of class so everything is sparkling for the next!
• Monitor class timing and communicate with the instructor to keep activities on pace.

Why Join Us?

• Impact with Purpose: Where your passion can also be your job! Teach, inspire, and make a difference in a fun cooking environment!
• Professional Growth: Work alongside culinary leaders who care about your growth and development.
• We offer an assortment of benefits for part-time and periodic positions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $15.00 hourly
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Knowledge: Kitchen hygiene, safety protocols, and culinary terminology
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and ability to work effectively in a team
• Transportation: A valid driver's license, good driving record and insurability. Must have reliable transportation that will allow movement throughout the program delivery area.

Ready to Apply?

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your cooking skills to this unique and rewarding opportunity! Apply now at or send your resume to [email protected] .

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Language, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!