Being a KA isn't worth it - Kitchen Assistant Sur La Table Employee Review

2.0
Mar 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

40% employee discount. Sometimes you get to eat leftover food. I've learned how to use a knife properly. That's basically it but glassdoor wants 20 words minimum ummmmmmm

Cons

Shifts are too short. Not enough hours. You're not allowed to accept tips! Some of the chefs are terribly negative and rude, which is just a general bummer. I've gotten in trouble for trivial things. There is absolutely no training other than being able to download the employee handbook during the application process. For my first few weeks, I could tell I was bothering the rest of the team because I had no idea what I was supposed to do. They expect you to learn everything—everything—by osmosis.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

- Very fun work - Get to work with professional chefs - You will actually learn more about cooking in this position than you will taking the classes - Employee discounts

Cons

- Low pay with no opportunity for advancement, not a career path - Sometimes kitchen is understaffed, putting a lot of pressure on you

1.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I gained lots of knowledge & was inspired to cook.

Cons

What was once a fun job, became chaotic & sad!

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