Cook (Line Cook) - Meadows Restaurant

John Knox Village; Lone Jack (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Food Service Associates to prepare and cook food items in a vibrant dining environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety standards while providing exceptional service to residents and customers. With a focus on quality and a supportive atmosphere, you will thrive in a position that values your contributions. Join a community that prioritizes work-life balance with flexible hours and generous benefits, allowing you to enjoy both your professional and personal life. If you are passionate about food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible benefits plan

403(b) retirement program

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free use of on-site fitness centers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with large groups and handle cash.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook basic food items in a cafeteria or restaurant.
• Follow instructions and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers

Beginner level knowledge of cash handling

Ability to work irregular hours

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions

Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

As a member of the Village family, you’ll receive a broad range of benefits that support all aspects of your work life and your personal life:

• Competitive pay
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• A broad and flexible benefits plan that includes health, dental and vision insurance
• Partnership with health care organization that includes use of local health clinics, physician offices and more
• A 403(b) retirement program with a company match that is available to all associates
• Company-paid life insurance and short term disability
• Accident, critical illness, long term disability, long term care insurance and hospital indemnity plan
• Home and auto insurance discount programs; identity theft protection; legal plan; and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• PayActiv — real-time access to earned wages
• Free use of the two on-site fitness centers and discounted memberships to area gyms
• Tickets at Work Discount Program

Currently, 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. Fireside is a cafeteria, Lakeside Grille is a quick service restaurant, Courtyard Café, Places Restaurant, and the newest, Stories Public House and Metropolitan are full service restaurants, and there’s also the Coffee Shoppe. Each outlet is at least a mix scratch restaurant. Courtyard Café, Places, Stories Pub, and Metropolitan are 70 to 99% scratch made-to-order kitchens. Lakeside has some cook-to-order and some batch cooking for the meal period, while Fireside is mostly batch cooking. All kitchens utilize prep and line cooks under the tutelage and leadership of a chef. Check averages range from $6.50 at Fireside to $20.00 at Metropolitan. All outlets feature flexible hours, full- and part-time positions. All full-time positions are benefit-eligible to include up to 5 weeks of PTO for the year. Each outlet has different hours of operations, with the earliest starting service at 7am and the latest closing time at 8pm, so say goodbye to getting off work at 2am from a typical restaurant. Servers working in the full-service restaurant earn a higher wage than a typical server in the retail world plus earn gratuities as well.

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
• Maintains 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 (required unless otherwise noted):

• 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 straightforward 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

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Post-offer background check and health screening required.

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