Chef Assistant

The Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Work for The Whole Person: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!Unused PTO rolls over to the next year - up to 350 hoursFlexible hours, you know who you need to visit, we let you dictate your scheduleWe pay 100% of the Employee's Insurance costs for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Gap MedicalInsurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability and a $20,000 Term Life Insurance PolicyWe pay 6.37% of your gross into your Retirement Plan - 403(b)11 Legal Holidays that aren't counted toward your PTO!How many places have you worked that has a "FUN Committee"?TWP has set aside Professional Development fees for each employeeWe are a $35 million Not-for-Profit with 88 Full-time and 30+ part-time EmployeesThis year, our organization celebrated 40 years in the Greater Kansas City AreaTitle: Chef AssistantDepartment: CateringReports to: ChefStatus: FT- hourly nonexemptHours per week: 40Hourly wage: Pay based on experienceMonday through Friday – NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDSGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThis position will be assisting our Catering Chef with prepping menu items, fulfill catering orders and help execute individual lunch order as well.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSWork with chef to execute main menu items and catering ordersEnsure all foods are prepared in strict accordance with all safety, health and sanitation guidelinesKnow and practice appropriate portion control in deli production serviceKnow and practice proper rotation and labeling procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitoredOperate, clean and maintain all kitchen equipment, safely and completelyFollow, maintain and execute properly all recipes and menu itemsRun all aspects of the kitchen while chef is teaching EmployAbilities ProgramREQUIRED SKILLSMinimum two years working in commercial kitchen.Current (or ability to get) Food Handler's License – State of MissouriCOMPETENCIESAbility to work as a team player through exhibiting high morale and positive communicationsGood customer service skillsGood organization skills and cleanlinessFlexibility of schedule – may work more than allotted hours during busy timesAbility to handle stress under pressure in busy situationsWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis 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 DUTIESPlease 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.