Cook/Driver

City of Arkansas City; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

KPERS retirement

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The City of Arkansas City is seeking a dependable Senior Center Cook/Driver to prepare meals for the homebound and assist with on-site food service. This role includes delivering meals, maintaining kitchen safety, and supporting senior services operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in food preparation and nutrition preferred, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in food preparation and nutrition preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu and recipes in compliance with guidelines.
• Deliver meals to participants and maintain safe serving temperatures.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operation of kitchen and delivery equipment.
• Record mileage and delivery changes; assist with on-site meal preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Time management

Customer service

Record keeping

Safe driving

Transportation logistics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Arkansas City is seeking a dependable, skilled, and self-motivated

Senior Center Cook/Driver

At the City of Arkansas City, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, KPERS retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for growth and development.

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for the safe and proper delivery of meals for the homebound and assisting with preparing all food for the on-site center for Arkansas City.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Supervision Received: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Senior Services

Supervision Exercised: None

Commitment to Mission and Organization Values

It is each employee’s commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.

Mission

The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.

Statement of Organizational Values

We value Professional Ethics, which includes:

• Honesty
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Confidentiality
• Reliability
• Stewardship of resources
• Respectfulness
• Non-discriminatory behavior
• Professionalism & personal courtesy

We value Commitment to Citizens through Customer Service, which includes:

• Courteous interaction with the public
• Pride & ownership
• Programs that address citizen needs
• A sense of urgency and responsiveness
• A service-oriented approach to patrons
• Listening as well as hearing

We value Commitment to Excellence, which includes:

• An ability to see the big picture
• A sense of pride
• A commitment to employee knowledge
• Employee professionalism
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Protection of health, safety & public welfare
• A willingness to embrace change
• A commitment to organizational goals
• Clear communication

Job Competencies: Essential Functions

include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

1. Prepares food assigned by using API menu and standardized recipes, in accordance with state, federal, and API guidelines as assigned by cook
2. Provides lightly seasoned and nutritionally adequate meals
3. Assists in panning foods for serving preparation
4. Performs cooking duties with other staff
5. Weighs and measures designated ingredients
6. Follows the standards set forth by Kansas Department of Health and Environment
7. Uses first in and first out inventory method
8. Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation
9. Assists with arrivals of food items from suppliers
10. Uses clean as you go methods
11. Cleans work area, equipment and utensils
12. Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator
13. Assists in maintaining accurate temperature records for freezer and refrigeration equipment
14. Participates on the food service line for participants and home delivered meals
15. Delivers meals to participants in a timely, professional and helpful manner
16. Receives information and carries out delivery changes
17. Delivers packaged meals in a safe and sanitary manner
18. Places hot food trays in a thermal container with ice sheets to maintain proper serving temperature
19. Assists the recipient, when needed, in opening containers
20. Accepts contributions for Friendship Meals and provides those funds directly to the Director of Senior Services on the same day
21. Maintains the home delivery meal customers confidentiality about contributions and other personal matters
22. Keeps log of mileage for weekly reports
23. Maintains vehicles and ensures it is safe, clean and fueled to complete the entire route
24. Uses charge account fuel card appropriately
25. Delivers commodities to Windsor Court and helps with carry out services
26. Attends training, workshops and seminars
27. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
28. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
29. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
30. Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic
31. Consistent attention and commitment to safety
32. Meaningful and sustained commitment to work well with others by treating everyone with dignity, respect, consideration and civility on a regular and consistent basis
33. Attending work on a regular and consistent basis
34. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or other equivalent
2. Experience in food preparation and nutrition preferred

Certifications / Licenses:

1. Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Ability to make calculations in order to increase or decrease recipes
2. Knowledge on scratch baking techniques for bread, cake and cookies
3. Ability to read and understand maps
4. Ability to operate institutional food service equipment
5. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
6. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
7. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
8. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
9. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills
11. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
12. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
13. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
14. Attention to detail

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must meet Level 2 in Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Titles – Light Work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, an/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Required walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls. Involves walking, sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and stretching as required. May also require long periods of looking overhead.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

The City of Arkansas City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected status and are based on merit, qualifications, and business necessity.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance in the hiring process should email the Human Resources Division at [e-mail] or call [phone] for more information.