Meal Delivery Associate

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

This position performs a wide variety of duties in a restaurant, dining room, and kitchen environment. Duties may include functioning as a host or hostess, setting up the dining area, taking and relaying food orders, serving food, food preparation, and cleaning and sanitizing dining areas. The associate follows instructions and completes assignments properly, supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations, and completes required training hours. The role is based primarily in a kitchen and restaurant environment and involves serving residents and customers. The associate may handle cash and use a point-of-sale system, observe residents and respond to additional needs, and may be assigned other responsibilities by a supervisor based on business needs. Frequent supervision is provided by a Supervisor Nutrition Services and/or Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Senior Cook, Assistant Manager, or Senior FSA. The position does not supervise others. The role requires a high school diploma or GED-level education, that the candidate be at least 18 years old, and a Class E Driver’s License. A current Jackson County Food Handler Permit must be obtained within 15 days of the start date. The associate must be able to work irregular hours and meet the physical demands of a heavy physical-demand classification. The workplace is nicotine-free and drug-free; a post-offer background check and health screening are required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a Class E Driver’s License.
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.
Awareness of the position’s cost-control responsibilities.
Ability to work irregular hours.
Ability to speak in simple sentences and 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 meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, bending, crouching, coordination, balance, and walking.
Must pass a post-offer background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean assigned dining areas.
Relay orders to the kitchen and serve food.
Perform food preparation.
Handle cash and use point-of-sale equipment when assigned.
Observe residents and respond to additional needs.
Follow instructions and carry out assignments properly.
Complete required training hours.
Adhere to safety regulations and requirements and maintain acceptable workplace conduct.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and customers and handle workplace stress appropriately.
Assist other departments during a declared emergency when called upon.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by a supervisor based on business needs.