Posting Details Posting Details Posting Date: 08/01/2018 Posting Number: 2018162 Posting Type: External - Open to All Applicants Classification (Appropriated) Title Food Preparation Technician NWACC Position Title: Apprentice Position Type: Classified Department: Corporate & Non Credit Learning Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Pay Grade Level: Pay Rate $9.00/hour Summary of Benefits: About the College Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville, Arkansas is a comprehensive, public two-year college that serves and strengthens the community through learning for living. The hallmark of NWACC is its quality of instruction with classes by experts in class sizes that are small providing for highly personalized instruction. NWACC, founded in 1989, is one of the largest and fastest growing two-year colleges in Arkansas with an enrollment of more than 8,000 college credit students and an additional 6,000 student taking non-credit courses throughout the region. About the Area The Northwest Arkansas region has attracted people to the area for multiple reasons including the growth of several major corporations, but they settle and stay because of excellent elementary and high schools, family friendly and safe neighborhoods, many child centered events, affordable housing stock in diverse communities, increasing cultural opportunities, an active local food and restaurant scene, and innumerable outdoor activities. General Description of Position and Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Brightwater Apprenticeship Program is a three-year program sanctioned by the State of Arkansas Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Training. The program requires both classroom instruction hours (144 contact hours/year) as well as on-the-job training hours (2000/year). The cooks apprentice will master the fundamental job skills involved in food service through on-the-job training and classroom education over the course of the 6000 hours of employment at Brightwater. The Apprentice will be a full time employee of NWACC and will work with a variety of faculty mentors to learn necessary job skills. After the successful completion of the training period, the Apprentice will receive an official certification of completion of the apprenticeship from the US Department of Labor. Required Work Experience EEOC Statement NorthWest Arkansas Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The college welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additional Posting Information: Apprentices agree to take courses as the chef/mentor deems advisable and all tuition costs and fees will be paid by Brightwater. The apprentice is required to successfully complete 144 contact hours of relevant instruction each academic year of the apprenticeship. A contact hour represents an hour of scheduled instruction per course and is granted after successful completion. Required Qualifications: Age Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. Education A high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) equivalency or other high school equivalency credential is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and any post high school education. Applicant must submit the GED certificate or other high school equivalency credential, if applicable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and external clients Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks concurrently and lead by example while maintaining a professional demeanor. Ability to maintain calm under pressure and attend to last minute issues Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Learns different procedures of food preparation. 2. Prepares ingredients for dishes upon the instructions of chefs. 3. Assists in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers. 4. Makes sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully. 5. Maintains refrigerated inventory using First in, First out (FIFO) method. 6. Assists Chefs with preparing food for a variety of occasions and venues. 7. Participates in the preparation, service, and cleanup of events at Brightwater. 8. Follows recipes during food preparation and cooking time. 9. Handles portion control requirements and presentation standards. 10. Assists with the production of breads and pastries for wholesale accounts. 11. Makes sure that the kitchen is clean and organized at all times. 12. Ensures that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocols are adhered to. 13. Assists with the production of wholesale meat based products (Sausages, hams, roast beef, etc.) for wholesale distribution 14. Uses, maintains, and cleans a wide variety of kitchen equipment and small-wares. 15. Assists with the preparation, service, and cleanup of the food truck at both special events and in daily operations as needed. 16. Assists in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards. 17. Maintains a clean as you go work ethic. 18. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. 19. Performs other duties as assigned. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Preferred Qualifications: Physical Demands/Work Environment The following physical activities described here are representative of those that just 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally: Crouching Kneeling Lifting up to 25 pounds Pulling Pushing Frequently: Feeling Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Grasping Reaching Repetitive motion Sitting Standing Walking Constantly: Hearing Stooping Talking 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. Work Hours Hours will vary. Closing Date: 09/02/2018 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants: