Assistant Lab Technician, Hospitality

JCCC • Overland Park, KS

1d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate, organize, and maintain hospitality management classrooms and kitchen laboratories at Johnson County Community College (JCCC).

Requirements

• Requires 1+ years of related experience.
• Mid-level support role.
• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels for kitchen supplies to ensure necessary stock is maintained for instructional purposes.
• Perform periodic review of inventory stock, recording quantity, type, and value of materials on hand.
• Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Receive and organize kitchen equipment, materials, and supplies on a regular basis within the storeroom.
• Ensure ovens, mixers, blenders, stoves, grills, exhaust hoods, fryers, and other kitchen equipment and appliances function properly.
• Prepare and set up kitchen laboratories and classrooms on a daily basis, ensuring faculty and students have the materials, equipment, utensils, ingredients, and supplies needed to conduct class.
• Perform quality control tasks to ensure the kitchen laboratories are in good working order.
• Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment and tools.
• Sharpen knives and conduct repairs and preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen areas to create a functional and organized environment conducive to culinary learning.
• Wash all kitchen tools and ensure all cutlery and crockery are stored in the correct location.
• Properly dispose of contaminated or spoiled materials in compliance with waste disposal and food safety standards.
• Organize and assist during program-specific campus-wide events, including: Planning of event details Securing resources Creating/disseminating resources for the event Assisting with setup Problem-solving on the day of the event Post-event wrap-up.
• Provide support to Hospitality Management faculty for educational activities and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot any issues or concerns that arise.
• Identify, escalate, and report any health and safety hazards or concerns and ensure safety guidelines are communicated and followed.
• Maintain records and documentation of health and safety protocols and inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• Snow days
• Professional development funding and training opportunities
• Mentorship program
• Recognition and awards programs
• Employee wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed