Cafe Team Member - FT - Bluestem Communities Management : Job Details

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationSchowalter Villa - Hesston, KSPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelPrefer High School grad or GEDTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftMultiple Shifts AvailableJob CategoryRestaurant - Food ServiceDescriptionHesston Bakery and Cafe is looking for full-time Cafe Team Members to join our team! Day shift available (8:00am - 4:00pm) and (7:30am-4:00pm).Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits!At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits:Health and insurance

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
• AFLAC products
• Voluntary life insurance

Financial wellness

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gradifi student loan payment program
• Payactiv: Early access to earned wages

Company-paid benefits

• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time off and perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
• Bluestem Wellness Center membership
• Meal discounts at our dining locations

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you-visit our Careers page today!Position Overview:The primary responsibility of the Caf Team Member is to perform the following tasks: take orders; prepare menu items including soups, salads, sandwiches, and drinks while providing excellent customer service. Essential Job Functions:Cooks food and prepares drinks according to menus and recipes

• Understand and adhere to all recipes.
• Remain alert to all team members and helps team out when needed.
• Consult daily menus and prep sheets to determine which food will be cooked for the day.
• Use all kitchen equipment appropriately.

Organizes food preparation

• Ensure that food and drinks are ready at the proper time and temperature.
• Organize food and drinks to be served.

Follows Food Code standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing food

• Check and record temperatures of food to ensure that it is served at correct temperatures.
• Cool food according to the Kansas Food Code.
• Prepare, cook and store food under appropriate temperatures and with safe food handling techniques.
• Cook food and prepare drinks in a manner to conserve nutritive value, flavor, appearance and texture.

Uses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budget

• Understand and follow food portion controls.
• Avoid wasting food or supplies
• Clean in assigned areas.
• Keep all kitchen equipment clean and in good working order.

Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas

• Help wash dishes and put them away.
• Complete cleaning schedules.
• Use good sanitation practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to operate a computer and handle basic cash transactions.
• Must have a positive attitude and provide great customer service.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and be able to understand their needs.
• Must be able to speak and write English.

Physical Requirements:Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.