Part-Time Sous Chef

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Brightwater (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) seeks a Chef Assistant/Sous Chef to support the Chef Instructor in daily cooking and culinary camps. You will set up equipment, supervise campers, and help with demonstrations while maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have culinary arts or baking experience, are at least 18, and able to work with children. The role offers hands-on kitchen leadership in a college environment and opportunities to contribute to culinary camps and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Culinary arts or baking experience or schooling.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and mise en place for daily cooking/baking activities.
• Monitor campers to ensure safety and compliance with camp rules.
• Assist with and/or lead cooking or baking demos with oversight from Chef Instructor.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation.
• Help campers with recipes and assist with plating for meals or snacks.
• Assist with cleaning tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience working with children

Food safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

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.

Rate of Pay: $14.00 hourly

Completed applications received by 7/1/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post-graduation employment, as well as access to world-class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high-end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation’s best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it’s on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services.

Essential Duties

• Support Chef Instructor by setting up equipment and mis en place for daily cooking/baking activities
• Monitor customer/ campers to ensure compliance with camp rule and ensure safety
• Check ingredient cart and make a list of any missing ingredients
• Assist with and/or lead cooking or baking demos with oversight from Chef Instructor as needed
• Ensure proper food safety
• Help customer. campers with their recipes as needed, and assist with plating up for lunch or snack
• Prep recipes
• Assist with cleaning tasks as needed
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Culinary arts or baking experience or schooling
• Experience working with children
• Understanding of food saftey

Preferred Qualifications

• Food safety certification is helpful, but not required

Knowledge, 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 kids
• This position provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills
• Ability to pass a background check, and proof of immunizations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Upbeat and positive attitude

Physical 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. 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 following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.