SERVER - Places Restaurant, PT

John Knox Village • Lee's Summit, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Places Restaurant is one of seven unique dining outlets at John Knox Village, a residential property spread over 400 acres. This full-service restaurant operates as a scratch-made-to-order kitchen, offering flexible hours and both full-time and part-time positions. Servers in this role earn a higher wage than in the retail world and also receive gratuities. The restaurant's hours of operation are flexible, with the earliest service starting at 7 am and the latest closing at 8 pm, ensuring no late-night shifts.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Functioning as host/hostess
• Setting up the dining area
• Taking food orders
• Serving food
• Cleaning and sanitizing the dining areas
• Relaying orders to the kitchen
• Performing food preparation
• May perform cashier responsibilities
• Complying with dining services tip reporting policy
• Observing residents and responding to additional needs

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED