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Nwacc

$14/hr

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 ...

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

$14/hr

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 ...

Caraway Express

Line Cook

Caraway, AR · On-site

$12/hr

... Part-Time Line Cook. In this fast-paced kitchen environment, you will play a crucial role in food ... Food Preparation: Assist the Chef and Sous Chef with the preparation of meals and ingredients ...

Compass Group

COOK (FULL and PART TIME)

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$17/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or ...

The Southern Chef # 2

Line Cook

Jonesboro, AR

$12.99/hr

Ensure a clean and organized kitchen workspace. * Assist in maintaining inventory and ordering ... Schedule Part-time hours, including evening and weekend shifts. Why You'll Love Working Here

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Little Rock, AR

$19/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or ...

Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$19/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or ...

Morada Rogers

Prep Cook

Rogers, AR · On-site

$11 - $12/hr

Position Type:** [Full-Time/Part-Time] **About Us:** At [Morada Rogers], we are dedicated to ... The Prep Cook will assist the kitchen staff in preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and ...

Morada Rogers

Prep Cook

Rogers, AR · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Prep Cook Location: [Morada Senior Living/Rogers,AR] Position Type: [Full-Time/Part-Time] About Us ... The Prep Cook will assist the kitchen staff in preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and ...

Morada Rogers

Prep Cook

Rogers, AR · On-site

$11 - $12/hr

Position Type:** [Full-Time/Part-Time] **About Us:** At [Morada Rogers], we are dedicated to ... The Prep Cook will assist the kitchen staff in preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and ...

Culinaire

COOK (PART TIME)

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$19/hr

The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with ... Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or ...

Provincial Senior Living

Prep Cook

Rogers, AR · On-site

$11 - $12/hr

Position Type:** [Full-Time/Part-Time] **About Us:** At [Morada Rogers], we are dedicated to ... The Prep Cook will assist the kitchen staff in preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and ...

Morada Rogers

Prep Cook

Rogers, AR · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Prep Cook Location: [Morada Senior Living/Rogers,AR] Position Type: [Full-Time/Part-Time] About Us ... The Prep Cook will assist the kitchen staff in preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and ...

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What is a part time kitchen assistant?

Part time kitchen assistants are workers who help support the daily operations of a kitchen, often in restaurants, cafés, schools, or catering businesses. Their main duties typically include preparing ingredients, washing dishes, cleaning work areas, and assisting chefs or cooks with basic food preparation. Because the position is part time, hours are generally flexible and may involve evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. This role is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level experience in the food service industry or those looking for flexible work schedules.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a part time kitchen assistant?

As a Part Time Kitchen Assistant, your daily tasks usually involve supporting chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, washing dishes, and ensuring food safety standards are met. You may also be responsible for organizing storage areas and assisting with inventory. The role often requires working efficiently during busy meal times and collaborating closely with other kitchen staff to keep operations running smoothly.

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

To thrive as a Part Time Kitchen Assistant, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of hygiene standards, and the ability to follow instructions, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety certifications (like a food handler’s permit), and experience using commercial dishwashers are commonly required. Strong teamwork, time management, and attention to detail help you excel in a busy kitchen environment. These skills ensure food is prepared safely and efficiently, supporting smooth kitchen operations and customer satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Kitchen Assistant job openings in Arkansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Part-Time Sous Chef

Nwacc

On-site

$14/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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.

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

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

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.

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

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About NWACC

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Industry

Education programs administration

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Bentonville, AR, US

Year founded

1989

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