Lead Cafeteria Assistant

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Cafeteria Assistant to oversee daily kitchen operations, prepare nutritious and appealing meals, and ensure a safe, clean, and efficient food service environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service, leadership experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen, and a commitment to high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service.

This position will work Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. in our onsite cafeteria.

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Why Join Us?

• Lead and Inspire: Guide and mentor your team to achieve their full potential and success.
• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
• Balance: paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
• Stability: 80 years of commitment, compassion and community

Compensation

$20.96 - $26.20

Non-exempt Grade 11

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

What you’ll do

• Lead processes and provide direction for kitchen staff, including cooks, prep workers, and food servers.
• Plan and prepare daily meals in accordance with nutritional guidelines, dietary restrictions, and menu plans.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in a timely and sanitary manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and serving area, adhering to health department regulations.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development as needed.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure meal schedules and service expectations are met.
• Perform routine checks on kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety standards, including HACCP and local health codes.
• Delegate tasks to the cooks and servers in their assigned areas.

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-volume food service environment, including 1 year in a supervisory or lead role required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Knowledgeable of portioning and scaling recipes.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Well versed in cooking methods, i.e.  charbroiling, roasting, frying, braising.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Subject to exposure of extreme temperatures; walk-in freezer, stovetop, oven, steam throughout the shift.

Bonus if you have

• Culinary school or formal culinary training preferred.
• Valid food handler's certification preferred (ServSafe or equivalent).

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 5% 401(k) plan matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.