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Kitchen

Wichita, KS · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Certification in food handling or culinary arts. * Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cooking ... Prepare and organize ingredients for cooking according to recipes and menu specifications. * Assist ...

Santa Marta Retirement

Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Olathe, KS · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Culinary Operations * Assist in planning, organizing, and directing all food production and kitchen operations. * Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals that meet Santa Marta's hospitality ...

Bristol Seafood

Sous Chef

Leawood, KS · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You play a key role in menu execution, training, and maintaining high culinary standards during ... style * Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in a high-volume ...

The Peanut on 127th

Line Cook

Leawood, KS · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your culinary skills while working alongside experienced chefs in a supportive and engaging atmosphere. Key Responsibilities * Assist the Chef ...

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How much do culinary assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 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 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% 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/Dietary Aide - Server PRN (As Needed) (82168)

Westchester Village

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Culinary/Dietary Aide - Server PRN (As Needed)

Westchester Village of Lenexa - Lenexa, KS 66215

Overview

Position Type PRN Category Food Services

Description

Westchester Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
  • Referral Bonus
  • Service Award Bonus
  • Career Path Development
  • Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
  • Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Culinary/Dietary Aide - PRN to join our team! The Dietary Aide / Server serves meals and snacks to residents and their guests, performs some cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, and helps to create a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience in our Communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Help create a restaurant-style dining experience through serving meals, customer service, and collaboration.
  • Follow written and oral instructions, follow diet orders/tray cards and work assignments.
  • Ensuring that meal orders are delivered accurately, and any special request or dietary restrictions are noted and followed.
  • Perform defined work routines.
  • Assist with cleaning routines after meals have ended and setting up for next meal.
  • Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies as directed by Culinary Director
  • Attend scheduled department meetings.
  • Attend educational programs.
  • Follow defined safety codes while performing duties.
  • Follow Infection Control procedures.
  • Understand community's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
  • Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Qualifications

Qualifications :

The Dietary Aide / Server preferred high school graduate or have an equivalent education (GED) but not required. Serv Safe certification is encouraged but not required.

Our Community is a part of a family of Retirement Communities which include:

  • Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
  • Maggie's Place of Colonial Village, Overland Park, KS
  • Westchester Village, Lenexa KS
  • Linden Woods Village, Gladstone, MO
  • Raintree Village, Lee's Summit, MO
  • Prairie Vista Village, Altoona, IA
  • Terrace Glen Village, Marion, IA
  • Cedar Ridge Village, West Des Moines, IA
  • Northridge Village, Ames, IA
  • Kennybrook Village, Grimes, IA

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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