Server

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

John Knox Village features 7 individual dining outlets spread out over the 400 acres of residential property, each with a unique menu and style of service. These include Fireside (cafeteria), Lakeside Grille (quick service), Courtyard Café, Places Restaurant, Stories Public House, Metropolitan (full service restaurants), and the Coffee Shoppe. Most outlets operate as scratch kitchens, with Courtyard Café, Places, Stories Pub, and Metropolitan being 70-99% scratch made-to-order. Lakeside utilizes a mix of cook-to-order and batch cooking, while Fireside is primarily batch cooking. All kitchens are led by a chef, with prep and line cooks working under their tutelage. Check averages vary from $6.50 to $20.00. All outlets offer flexible hours and both full- and part-time positions. Full-time positions are benefit-eligible, including up to 5 weeks of PTO. Operating hours range from 7 am to 8 pm, avoiding late-night shifts. Servers in full-service restaurants earn a higher wage and gratuities. This position provides service duties in a restaurant, dining room, and kitchen environment. Responsibilities include functioning as a host/hostess, setting up the dining area, taking food orders, serving food, and cleaning/sanitizing dining areas. The role requires following instructions, carrying out assignments properly, and supporting the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

Requirements

Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Education: This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
Licenses/Certifications: 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.

Responsibilities

Sets up and cleans the assigned dining areas.
Relay orders to kitchen and serves food.
Performs food preparation.
May perform cashier responsibilities.
Complies with dining services tip reporting policy.
Observes residents and responds to additional needs.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.