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Bonefish Grill

Culinary Manager

Leawood, KS · On-site

JOB OVERVIEW As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of ... assistant Parker. We look forward to hearing from you!

Bonefish Grill

Culinary Manager

Leawood, KS · On-site

JOB OVERVIEW As a Restaurant Culinary Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of ... assistant Parker. We look forward to hearing from you!

Bonefish Grill

Assistant Culinary Manager

Leawood, KS · On-site

With limited supervision, the Assistant Culinary Manager supports back-of-house team members and Culinary Managers by maintaining restaurant kitchen standards and consistently achieving overall ...

Bonefish Grill

Assistant Culinary Manager

Leawood, KS · On-site

With limited supervision, the Assistant Culinary Manager supports back-of-house team members and Culinary Managers by maintaining restaurant kitchen standards and consistently achieving overall ...

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How much do culinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary assistant in Kansas is $16.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $16.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a culinary assistant?

A culinary assistant is responsible for aiding the head chef or kitchen manager in a restaurant or culinary training center for students. In this career, your job duties include ensuring that the kitchen remains clean, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring all cooking equipment is in proper working order. The qualifications for a career as a culinary assistant include a high school diploma and additional training in the culinary arts. This can include formal degrees from culinary schools or vocational training from trade schools. You need strong organizational skills, a passion for food, and excellent attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Culinary Assistant, you need a solid understanding of food safety, basic cooking techniques, and kitchen operations, typically supported by a high school diploma or culinary coursework. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food handling certifications (like ServSafe), and inventory management systems is common. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help Culinary Assistants excel in fast-paced environments. These abilities ensure efficient food preparation, uphold safety standards, and support smooth kitchen operations.

What are some common challenges faced by culinary assistants in a fast-paced kitchen environment?

Culinary Assistants often face the challenge of multitasking under pressure, especially during busy meal services. They need to maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness while quickly preparing ingredients and supporting chefs. Adapting to sudden changes in menu orders and working efficiently with team members are also frequent demands. Successful Culinary Assistants develop strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Culinary Assistant vs Kitchen Helper?

AspectCulinary AssistantKitchen Helper
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationTypically no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering servicesFood prep areas, kitchens, cafeterias
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting chefs, preparing ingredients, following recipesBasic food prep, cleaning, assisting with setup

Both roles support kitchen operations, but Culinary Assistants often have more specialized responsibilities and may require certifications. Kitchen Helpers typically perform basic tasks and support daily kitchen functions. The choice depends on experience and career goals in the culinary industry.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Assistant job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,156 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Culinary Arts

Kansas City, KS • On-site

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Culinary Arts
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct
Department: Culinary Arts
Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA003Adjunct
Location: Primarily Pioneer Career Center (PCC), but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator
SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for an adjunct faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in Culinary-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to the increasing demand for courses in this subject area.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
  • Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Culinary Arts program using learner-centered pedagogy.
  • Ensure curriculum, resources, and materials are updated with industry standards and practices.
  • Specify, select, operate, and maintain equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) taught within departmental budget constraints.
  • Ensure program equipment stays current and on trend with the industry.
  • Work with program personnel on the departmental budget.
  • Maintain and update course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
  • Prepare course lesson plans utilizing the approved program syllabi.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grades, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
  • Help to recruit and market the program to potential students.
  • Collaborate on textbook section and educational resources to support the program learning with program personnel.
  • Complete all assessment activities per the Office of Assessment's guidelines, including program review and documentation.
  • Participate in industry-based advisory board meetings in support of a college-level program. The advisory board must meet a minimum of twice per year.
  • Assist in student job placement and follow-up.
  • Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.
  • Participate in regular professional development.
  • Participate in regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.
  • Serve on institutional committees as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Strong computer and technology skills.
  • Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
  • Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.
  • Ability to work within institutional policies and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
  • Ability to work with students, colleagues, and supervisors collaboratively and professionally.
  • Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with college stakeholders and the community.
  • Ability to follow and issue instructions.
  • Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service, and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Three (3) years of related industry experience.
  • Associate degree in an appropriate discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.
To Apply:
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.
  • Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
  • If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
  • Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
  • Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
  • Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
  • Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
  • A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
  • Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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