Server - Metropolitan Restaurant, PT

Ultipro; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village is seeking dining service team members to support host/hostess duties, dining room setup, order taking, food service, and kitchen support across multiple outlets. Embrace resident-focused service and maintain high standards of conduct in a dynamic food service environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, hospitality, and adherence to safety policies while delivering a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain current Food Handler Permit within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit within 15 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean the assigned dining areas.
• Relay orders to kitchen and serve food.
• Perform food preparation as needed.
• May perform cashier responsibilities.
• Comply with dining services tip reporting policy.
• Observe residents and respond to additional needs.
• Adhere to safety regulations and requirements.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Customer service

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

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 then there’s 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. 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, the earliest starts service at 7am and the latest closing time is 8pm, so say goodbye to getting off work at 2am from a typical restaurant. Servers working the full-service restaurant earn a higher wage than a typical server in the retail world plus earn gratuities as well.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides service duties in a restaurant, dining room and kitchen environment. These duties may include, but are not limited to: functioning as host/hostess, setting up the dining area, taking food orders, serving food and cleaning and sanitizing the dining areas. Responsible for following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. Supportive of the Village mission and values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sets up and cleans the assigned dining areas
• Relay orders to kitchen and serves food.
• Performs food preparation.
• May perform cashier responsibilities.
• Complies with dining services tip reporting policy.
• Observes residents and responds to additional needs.
• Handles stress well, gets along with others within the workplace, and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
• 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 30 days of start date.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]

Behaviors

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Experience

Must obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 15 days of start date

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