Cook / Driver

Trio; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

UNUM - voluntary coverage

Discount program

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Trio-Community-Meals in Olathe, KS is seeking an experienced cook/driver to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare meals from scratch and transport them to various locations daily, while adhering to safety and DOT requirements.

The role requires at least one year in a high-volume setting, strong customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This is a full-time onsite opportunity with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a high-volume establishment with from-scratch cooking.
• Valid state driver’s license for commercial vehicles and/or a DOT medical card.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performing food preparation and production tasks while following recipes and safety policies.
• Ensuring proper portion and temperature control and proper storage of leftover food.
• Loading and transporting food products between locations according to schedule.
• Transporting materials safely, complying with DOT rules and traffic laws.
• Inspecting company equipment before and after each trip.
• Maintaining open communication with dispatch to report issues or delays on the route.

Job description

Requisition ID42164-Posted08/24/2026-Community Meals-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 42164
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Community Meals
Brand: Trio-Community-Meals
Location: Johnson County Senior Services

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook/driver to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Olathe, KS location for our Trio-Community-Meals division. As a cook/driver for Trio-Community-Meals, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment, cook delicious meals, and transport a variety of goods to various locations each day. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

What you'll be doing:

• Performing food preparation and production tasks while following recipes and safe food handling policies and procedures.
• Ensuring proper portion and temperature control and proper storage of leftover food.
• Loading and transporting food products from one location to another according to an assigned schedule.
• Transporting materials to and from assigned destinations in a safe and effective manner, complying with all DOT rules and regulations alongside state and city traffic laws.
• Complete thorough inspections of any utilized company equipment, before and after each trip.
• Keeping open communication with dispatch to ensure notification of any issues or delays on the route.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and tools, as well as to identify and differentiate food items.
• High-level product knowledge and the ability to provide friendly and helpful customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• At least one years’ experience in a high volume establishment with an emphasis on cooking from scratch.
• A valid state driver’s license for [commercial vehicles and/or a medical card from an approved DOT medical examiner].
• An acceptable driving record and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Nice-to-haves:

• Food Handler’s certification.

Compensation Range

20.00 - 22.00 /hour

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Trio-Community Meals:

A career with Trio is a career spent focused on your community. From senior living to hospital and care facilities, Trio focuses on service to the most vulnerable members of your community. Each day, you can feel confident that the work you do has a real, meaningful impact on the people around you.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.