What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef Assistant position at The Whole Person?
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 hours
Flexible hours, you know who you need to visit, we let you dictate your schedule
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
We pay 6.37% of your gross into your Retirement Plan - 403(b)
11 Legal Holidays that aren't counted toward your PTO!
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TWP has set aside Professional Development fees for each employee
We are a $35 million Not-for-Profit with 88 Full-time and 30 part-time Employees
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.
Salary : $20,000