Food Service VCC, PT

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position performs a variety of duties in a dining room and kitchen within a clinical healthcare setting. Duties may include hosting, setting up the dining area, taking and relaying food orders, serving food, preparing food, documenting resident meal intakes, and cleaning and sanitizing dining areas. The associate follows instructions, completes assignments properly, supports the Village’s mission, values, and service and hospitality (PRIDE) expectations, and completes required training hours. The position primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment and involves serving residents while ensuring their meals meet their specific nutritional and dietary needs. The associate receives frequent supervision from the Manager Nutrition Services and Supervisor Nutrition Services and gives no supervision. The role may also be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Education at the level typically acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
Must obtain a current Jackson County Food Handler Permit within 15 days of the start date.
Ability to work with a large group of residents or customers.
Beginner-level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Ability to speak and write simple sentences and to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
Ability to handle stress and get along with coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean assigned dining areas.
Relay food orders to the kitchen and serve food.
Perform food preparation.
Ensure residents are fed a nutritional diet that meets their specific dietary needs.
Observe residents and respond to additional needs.
Follow instructions and carry out assignments properly.
Document resident meal intakes and clean and sanitize dining areas as needed.
Complete training hours as required by policy.
Follow safety regulations and requirements and maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency situation when called upon.