Cook - Fireside Cafeteria, FT

John Knox Village Limited; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village Limited in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a cook to prepare and cook basic food items in a cafeteria/restaurant setting. You will follow instructions, work with residents and staff, and complete required training hours.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date. The position operates primarily in a kitchen environment with exposure to varying conditions and the need to adhere to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Cooks/prepares food items.
• Handles stress well and works with others while maintaining standards.
• Adheres to safety regulations and requirements.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

Skills

Customer interaction

Cash handling basics

Cost control awareness

Irregular hours

Simple sentences

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Tasting / smelling

Common sense

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lee's Summit
400 NW Murray Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

Delivery responsibilities - Class E Driver License Required

JOB SUMMARY

Prepare and cook basic food items in a cafeteria or restaurant environment. Responsible for following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cooks/prepares food items
• Handles stress well, gets along with others within the workplace, and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements
• Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

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 Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Special Working Conditions

• Primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment.
• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.
• The Food Service Associates and Restaurant/Village Care Center Management Staff and Catering Staff and Supervisors are exposed to both extreme heat and cold with working around ovens/grills/cooktops and in freezers/coolers. These positions are also exposed to steam when handling food. They also handle sharp blades such as knives.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Maximum occasional lift of 55lbs from 4-64 inches
• Maximum frequent lift of 35 lbs from 0-75 inches
• Maximum occasional carry of 55 lbs at self-selected height for 50 ft
• Maximum frequent carry of 25 lbs for 100 ft
• Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 60 lbs for 50 ft
• Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull of 18 lbs (2 person of 35 lbs) for 1300 ft
• Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 30 lbs from 36—72 inches
• Frequent grip force of 45 lbs
• Constant grip force of 10 lbs
• Constant pinch force of 5 lbs
• Occasional climb of 18 inches
• Frequent forward reach of 40 inches
• Occasional overhead reach of 84 inches; frequent lateral reach of 40 inches
• Frequent neck flexion; occasional neck extension; frequent neck rotation; frequent trunk rotation; frequent fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant foot coordination; constant balance; constant walking; occasional sitting.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Frequent supervision from Supervisor Nutrition Services and/or Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Senior Cook, Assistant Manager and Senior FSA.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-Offer background check and health screening required.

Questions may be directed to [e-mail]

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Must obtain a Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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