Careers
When you join Zest!, every day is a chance to share joy, creativity, and a love for food.
Explore Current Openings
If you love food, people, and the joy of sharing both, we’d love to hear from you.
Culinary Assistant
Join our team at Zest Cooking School as a part-time Culinary Assistant and be part of a vibrant, hands-on culinary education environment. Culinary Assistants support our chefs before, during, and after classes by helping with setup, ingredient prep, guest assistance, and cleanup. This role is ideal for individuals who are organized, enthusiastic about food, and eager to grow their skills in a collaborative kitchen setting.
We offer flexible hours, with most shifts scheduled on evenings and weekends. Perfect for students, aspiring cooks, or anyone looking to be part of a fun, food-loving team!
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to helen@zestchef.com
Apply NowChef Instructor
Zest Cooking School is always in search of passionate, skilled Chef Instructors to lead engaging, hands-on cooking classes
for home cooks of all ages and backgrounds. We value diversity in cuisine, culture, and teaching styles, and welcome instructors with a wide range of culinary perspectives.
As a Chef Instructor, you will design and lead your own classes, sharing your expertise while guiding students through accessible, enjoyable recipes in a fun and supportive environment. Professional culinary work experience is required as well as your enthusiasm, communication skills, and love of food.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to helen@zestchef.com
Apply NowRetail Sales Associate
Join our vibrant team at Zest!, a culinary retail store dedicated to providing exceptional service and high-quality culinary
products. Our passion for food and customer satisfaction drives everything we do.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Full-Time or Part-Time Retail Sales Associate. The ideal candidate will have a love for food, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Previous
sales experience is needed to be considered for this position.
We offer a flexible schedule, however, the ability to work weekends, holidays and some evenings is required.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to faith@zestchef.com
Apply Now
Why Work With Us
At Zest!, we believe that work should be as joyful and inspiring as the food we share. We’re a team of passionate food enthusiasts, creative minds, and community supporters who believe in bringing a sense of excitement to every day. Whether it’s curating specialty products, teaching a new cooking class, or helping a customer discover a new favorite ingredient, each team member helps create an experience that makes Zest! memorable.
Our Story
Since opening in 2012, we’ve grown from a single Main Street location to a multi-faceted culinary destination featuring gourmet tools, gadgets, specialty foods, and our celebrated cooking school. As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in inspiring our community and celebrating the art of cooking.