Cook - Fireside Cafeteria, FT

JKV CareersLee'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. 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. The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Class E Driver License Required
  • 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.
  • Maximum occasional lift of 55lbs from 4-64 inches
  • Maximum frequent lift of 35 lbs from 0-75 inches
  • Maximum occasional carry of 55 lbs at self-selected height for 50 ft
  • Maximum frequent carry of 25 lbs for 100 ft
  • Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 60 lbs for 50 ft
  • Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull of 18 lbs (2 person of 35 lbs) for 1300 ft
  • Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 30 lbs from 36—72 inches
  • Frequent grip force of 45 lbs
  • Constant grip force of 10 lbs
  • Constant pinch force of 5 lbs
  • Occasional climb of 18 inches
  • Frequent forward reach of 40 inches
  • Occasional overhead reach of 84 inches; frequent lateral reach of 40 inches
  • Constant bend/crouch; frequent crouch/kneel
  • Frequent neck flexion; occasional neck extension; frequent neck rotation; frequent trunk rotation; frequent fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant foot coordination; constant balance; constant walking; occasional sitting.

Nice To Haves

  • Class E Driver License Required

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.
  • 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.

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
  • Up to 5 weeks of PTO for the year
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