Job Title: Kitchen / Catering Assistant – Culinary Arts Program
Location: Nichols Career Center, Jefferson City, MO
Position Type: Nutrition Services - Secondary Manager (Full-Time)

Overview:
Nichols Career Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen / Catering Assistant to support our high school Culinary Arts program . This unique role combines culinary expertise with mentorship, helping to guide and assist students in a hands-on kitchen lab environment. The Kitchen Manager will also play a key role in helping manage our school-based café , hosting catering events , and overseeing inventory and food service operations . This position will also work closely with the executive chef/instructor on program planning and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Culinary Arts Instructor with day-to-day operations of the student kitchen lab.
  
  
• Mentor and supervise students during food preparation, service, and cleanup activities.
  
  
• Help plan, prepare for, and execute catering events (including occasional evenings and weekends).
  
  
• Maintain accurate inventory records and manage food orders and expenses for the school café.
  
  
• Ensure kitchen safety, cleanliness, and compliance with food service regulations.
  
  
• Assist in organizing menus, café operations, and class-related events.
  
  
• Foster a professional and respectful learning environment for students.
  
  

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong culinary background and experience in food service or kitchen management.
  
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  
  
• Ability to lead, mentor, and work collaboratively with high school students and staff.
  
  
• Working knowledge of food safety guidelines and kitchen sanitation procedures.
  
  
• Comfortable working flexible hours for occasional catering or school events.
  
  
• Proficiency with inventory systems and basic budgeting/expense tracking.
  
  

Requirements:

• Must pass a background check as required by JC Schools.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Must hold a valid MO driver driver’s license
• Experience in education or working with high school-aged students is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Experience in the preparation of a wide variety of food on a quantity basis.

• Competency for assigned responsibilities with previous personnel supervision preferred.

• Ability to plan, organize and cater miscellaneous school events.

• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
  
  

To Apply:
Visit jcschools.us to submit your application. For more information, please contact:

Mr. Cody Bashore

Director, Nichols Career Center

573-659-3100

Equal Opportunity Employer

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