Food Service VCC, PT

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position performs a variety of duties in a dining room and kitchen environment in a clinical healthcare setting. Work may include hosting, setting up the dining area, taking and relaying food orders, serving food, documenting residents’ meal intakes, preparing food, and cleaning and sanitizing dining areas. The associate follows instructions, completes assignments properly and completes required training hours. The position supports the Village’s mission, values, and service and hospitality expectations. The role primarily takes place in a kitchen and restaurant environment. It involves working around residents, including individuals with challenged mental capacities, and can expose the associate to infectious diseases, chemicals, high heat, cold, steam, ovens, grills, cooktops, freezers, coolers, and sharp blades. Associates may be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency. The role requires heavy physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, crouching, coordination, balancing, and walking. No supervision is given; frequent supervision is received from the Manager Nutrition Services and Supervisor Nutrition Services.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Education typically acquired through a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
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, paragraphs, and correspondence.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
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 meet the stated physical demands, including heavy lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, reaching, bending, crouching, coordination, balance, and walking.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean assigned dining areas.
Relay orders to the kitchen and serve food.
Perform food preparation.
Ensure residents receive a nutritional diet that meets their specific dietary needs.
Observe residents and respond to additional needs.
Handle workplace stress and interact appropriately with coworkers and customers.
Maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
Follow all safety regulations and requirements.
Complete training hours required by policy.
Carry out other assigned responsibilities as business needs warrant.