Part-Time Sous Chef

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.Chef assistants/sous chefs provide crucial support to the Chef Instructor. Applicants need to be competent in the kitchen and be willing to lead children participating in culinary consumer based classes/ culinary camps when necessary.Essential Duties:Support Chef Instructor by setting up equipment and mis en place for daily cooking/baking activitiesMonitor customer/ campers to ensure compliance with camp rule and ensure safetyCheck ingredient cart and make a list of any missing ingredientsAssist with and/or lead cooking or baking demos with oversight from Chef Instructor as neededEnsure proper food safetyHelp customer. campers with their recipes as needed, and assist with plating up for lunch or snackPrep recipesAssist with cleaning tasks as neededAdditional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and collegeRate of Pay: $14.00 hourlyCompleted applications received by 7/1/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the positionMinimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age or olderCulinary arts or baking experience or schoolingExperience working with childrenUnderstanding of food safteyPreferred Qualifications:Food safety certification is helpful, but not requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:To succeed as a chef assistant, the candidate should be confident in the kitchen or bakeshop, upbeat, responsible, and enjoy working with kidsThis position provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skillsAbility to pass a background check, and proof of immunizationsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsHigh level of responsibility and accountabilityUpbeat and positive attitudePhysical Demands:The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.The employee must be able to:  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. &nb...