Cook - Places Restaurant

John Knox VillageLee's Summit, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and cook basic food items in a cafeteria or restaurant environment. Responsible for following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.
  • Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
  • Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
  • Awareness of cost control responsibilities of the position within the Department.
  • Ability to work irregular hours.
  • Ability to speak in simple sentences.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
  • Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight-forward written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Cooks/prepares food items
  • Handles stress well, gets along with others within the workplace, and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
  • Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements
  • Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Generous Paid Time Off program
  • A broad and flexible benefits plan that includes health, dental and vision insurance
  • Partnership with health care organization that includes use of local health clinics, physician offices and more
  • A 403(b) retirement program with a company match that is available to all associates
  • Company-paid life insurance and short term disability
  • Accident, critical illness, long term disability, long term care insurance and hospital indemnity plan
  • Home and auto insurance discount programs; identity theft protection; legal plan; and pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • PayActiv — real-time access to earned wages
  • Free use of the two on-site fitness centers and discounted memberships to area gyms
  • Tickets at Work Discount Program
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