Food Service Associate, PT

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

This position performs a wide variety of duties in a dining room and kitchen environment in a clinical healthcare setting. The role may include functioning as host/hostess, setting up the dining area, taking food orders, serving food, documenting resident meal intakes, and cleaning and sanitizing the dining areas. Responsibilities include following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. The incumbent supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations and completes required training hours.

• Set up and clean the assigned dining areas.
• Relay orders to the kitchen and serve food.
• Perform food preparation.
• Ensure all residents receive a nutritional diet that meets their dietary needs.
• Observe residents and respond to additional needs.
• Handle stress well and get along with others both within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.

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.

• Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain current Jackson County Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

• Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.
• Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to speak, write, and read in simple sentences and short correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to taste, smell, and apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.

• Primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment.
• Exposed to high heat, chemicals, infectious diseases, and extreme temperature changes.
• Functions around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• May handle sharp blades such as knives and steam when handling food.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Maximum occasional lift of 55 lbs 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 people of 35 lbs) for 1300 ft.

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 fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant foot coordination. Constant balance; constant walking; occasional sitting.

Frequent supervision from Manager Nutrition Services and Supervisor Nutrition Services.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer must notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Post‑offer background check and health screening required.

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