Culinary Assistant

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Culinary Assistant

EquipmentShare is searching for a Culinary Assistant for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with the ES Culinary Team and the Executive Chef to learn about basic gardening, proper culinary technique, and a variety of culinary projects.
• Help and prepare Monday - Friday breakfasts and lunches
• Work with ES Culinary Team to put out weekly parties for meetings and special events that are hosted
• Assist in inventory control, learning ordering and uses
• Help with stocking of all snack, coffee and drinks for staff
• Help plan weekly menus
• Assist with any No Child Hungry projects and Disaster Relief Projects
• Assist with clean up and special detailing projects

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

Competitive salary.

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.

401(k) and company match.

Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.

Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).

State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses / Gym stipend for remote employees.

Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.

Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).

Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.

Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.

About You

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge.

In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.

Skills & Qualifications

• Have a desire to pursue culinary arts or have a strong desire to work in the culinary field
• Basic knife skills and basic knowledge of kitchen equipment or willing to learn
• Gardening skills are a plus - have to be willing to learn garden to plate
• Must be willing to multitask and be willing to get challenged by the job
• Be able to take direction and feedback
• You have a strong desire to take on new challenges with a positive attitude
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures / environments

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity

employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,

protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.