NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Overview
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. Position:
Sous Chef Assistant / Line Cook support for Chef Instructor in culinary classes and camps. Applicants should be competent in the kitchen and willing to lead children participating in culinary consumer-based classes/culinary camps when necessary. Responsibilities
Support Chef Instructor by setting up equipment and mis en place for daily cooking/baking activities. Monitor customers/campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and safety. Check ingredient cart and make a list of any missing ingredients. Assist with and/or lead cooking or baking demos with oversight from the Chef Instructor as needed. Ensure proper food safety. Help customers/campers with their recipes as needed, and assist with plating up for lunch or snack. Prep recipes. Assist with cleaning tasks as needed. Assist with all other culinary-related duties, tasks & assignments as needed. Rate of Pay:
$14.00 per hour Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Food safety certification is helpful, but not required. To succeed as a chef assistant, the candidate should be confident in the kitchen or bakeshop, upbeat, responsible, and enjoy working with kids. This position provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills. Physical Demands
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cases of food items or kitchen equipment. Push or pull items such as kitchen carts and equipment. Interact with other staff members. Climb a step stool or ladder and reach above shoulders. Ability to frequently stand and walk; bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach overhead. Reach above the head and reach forward. Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; use hand strength to grasp items; and to talk and hear. Frequently bend or twist at the neck and turn. Environmental Conditions
The work environment is described as moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications and Education Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older Culinary arts or baking experience or schooling Experience working with children Ability to pass a background check, and proof of immunizations Understanding of food safety Strong communication and interpersonal skills High level of responsibility and accountability Upbeat and positive attitude Preferred Skills
Food safety certification is helpful, but not required NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see our EEO policy. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Higher Education Note: The original posting mentioned related opportunities and a general note about AI-assisted insights; these are not part of the job responsibilities and have been omitted to maintain focus on the role.
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. Position:
Sous Chef Assistant / Line Cook support for Chef Instructor in culinary classes and camps. Applicants should be competent in the kitchen and willing to lead children participating in culinary consumer-based classes/culinary camps when necessary. Responsibilities
Support Chef Instructor by setting up equipment and mis en place for daily cooking/baking activities. Monitor customers/campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and safety. Check ingredient cart and make a list of any missing ingredients. Assist with and/or lead cooking or baking demos with oversight from the Chef Instructor as needed. Ensure proper food safety. Help customers/campers with their recipes as needed, and assist with plating up for lunch or snack. Prep recipes. Assist with cleaning tasks as needed. Assist with all other culinary-related duties, tasks & assignments as needed. Rate of Pay:
$14.00 per hour Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Food safety certification is helpful, but not required. To succeed as a chef assistant, the candidate should be confident in the kitchen or bakeshop, upbeat, responsible, and enjoy working with kids. This position provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills. Physical Demands
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cases of food items or kitchen equipment. Push or pull items such as kitchen carts and equipment. Interact with other staff members. Climb a step stool or ladder and reach above shoulders. Ability to frequently stand and walk; bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach overhead. Reach above the head and reach forward. Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; use hand strength to grasp items; and to talk and hear. Frequently bend or twist at the neck and turn. Environmental Conditions
The work environment is described as moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications and Education Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older Culinary arts or baking experience or schooling Experience working with children Ability to pass a background check, and proof of immunizations Understanding of food safety Strong communication and interpersonal skills High level of responsibility and accountability Upbeat and positive attitude Preferred Skills
Food safety certification is helpful, but not required NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see our EEO policy. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Higher Education Note: The original posting mentioned related opportunities and a general note about AI-assisted insights; these are not part of the job responsibilities and have been omitted to maintain focus on the role.
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