Food Service - Fireside Cafeteria, PT

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position, averaging 12 hours per week, is located at the Fireside Cafeteria within John Knox Village. John Knox Village features 7 dining outlets, each with a unique menu and service style, ranging from quick service to full-service restaurants. The Fireside Cafeteria primarily utilizes batch cooking. This role supports the Village's mission, values, and service/hospitality expectations, and requires completion of training hours as per policy.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must obtain current Jackson County 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.

Responsibilities

  • Sets up and cleans the assigned dining areas.
  • Relays orders to the kitchen and serves food.
  • Performs food preparation.
  • May be responsible for cash handling and point of sales use.
  • Observes residents and responds to additional needs.
  • Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
  • Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
  • Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

Benefits

  • Full-time positions are benefit-eligible to include up to 5 weeks of PTO for the year.
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