Chef Assistant

The Whole Person
  • Kansas City, Kansas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Work for The Whole Person:
    1) New Hires get 5+ weeks (224 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) a year - this goes up at 2 year anniversary and 5 year anniversary!
    2) Unused PTO rolls over to the next year - up to 350 hours
    3) Flexible hours, you know who you need to visit, we let you dictate your schedule
    4) We pay 100% of the Employee's Insurance costs for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Gap Medical
    Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability and a $20,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
    5) We pay 6.37% of your gross into your Retirement Plan - 403(b)
    6) 11 Legal Holidays that aren't counted toward your PTO!
    7) How many places have you worked that has a "FUN Committee"?
    8) TWP has set aside Professional Development fees for each employee
    9) We are a $35 million Not-for-Profit with 88 Full-time and 30+ part-time Employees
    10) This year, our organization celebrated 40 years in the Greater Kansas City Area
     
    Title: Chef Assistant
    Department: Catering
    Reports to:  Chef                                                                         
    Status: FT- hourly nonexempt
    Hours per week: 40
    Hourly wage: Pay based on experience 
    Monday through Friday – NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS
     
    GENERAL DESCRIPTION
    This position will be assisting our Catering Chef with prepping menu items, fulfill catering orders and help execute individual lunch order as well.
     
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Work with chef to execute main menu items and catering orders
    • Ensure all foods are prepared in strict accordance with all safety, health and sanitation guidelines
    • Know and practice appropriate portion control in deli production service
    • Know and practice proper rotation and labeling procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored
    • Operate, clean and maintain all kitchen equipment, safely and completely
    • Follow, maintain and execute properly all recipes and menu items
    • Run all aspects of the kitchen while chef is teaching EmployAbilities Program
    REQUIRED SKILLS
    • Minimum two years working in commercial kitchen. 
    • Current (or ability to get) Food Handler’s License – State of Missouri
    COMPETENCIES
    • Ability to work as a team player through exhibiting high morale and positive communications
    • Good customer service skills
    • Good organization skills and cleanliness
    • Flexibility of schedule –  may work more than allotted hours during busy times
    • Ability to handle stress under pressure in busy situations
    WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    This position spends the majority of the time on their feet, will need to routinely lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to access various surfaces, and items in the kitchen, with or without accommodation is essential.
     
    NOTE: All employees must show proof of vaccination for Covid 19 upon hire.  
     
    OTHER DUTIES
    Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
     
    The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community.  Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.  People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, Kansas
    Websitehttp://www.thewholeperson.org/about-us/careers.html

    Skills

    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Portion Controlunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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