Cook/Driver

Senior Center Cook/DriverThe City of Arkansas City is seeking a dependable, skilled, and self-motivated Senior Center Cook/Driver. At the City of Arkansas City, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, KPERS retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for growth and development.Job Purpose and Objectives:Responsible for the safe and proper delivery of meals for the homebound and assisting with preparing all food for the on-site center for Arkansas City.Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:Supervision Received: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Director of Senior ServicesSupervision Exercised: NoneCommitment to Mission and Organization Values:It is each employee's commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.Mission:The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.Statement of Organizational Values:We value Professional Ethics, which includes:HonestyCompassionFairnessConfidentialityReliabilityStewardship of resourcesRespectfulnessNon-discriminatory behaviorProfessionalism & personal courtesyWe value Commitment to Citizens through Customer Service, which includes:Courteous interaction with the publicPride & ownershipPrograms that address citizen needsA sense of urgency and responsivenessA service-oriented approach to patronsListening as well as hearingWe value Commitment to Excellence, which includes:An ability to see the big pictureA sense of prideA commitment to employee knowledgeEmployee professionalismAccountabilityTeamworkProtection of health, safety & public welfareA willingness to embrace changeA commitment to organizational goalsClear communicationJob Competencies: Essential Functions: include the following.Prepares food assigned by using API menu and standardized recipes, in accordance with state, federal, and API guidelines as assigned by cookProvides lightly seasoned and nutritionally adequate mealsAssists in panning foods for serving preparationPerforms cooking duties with other staffWeighs and measures designated ingredientsFollows the standards set forth by Kansas Department of Health and EnvironmentUses first in and first out inventory methodInspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operationAssists with arrivals of food items from suppliersUses clean as you go methodsCleans work area, equipment and utensilsCarries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigeratorAssists in maintaining accurate temperature records for freezer and refrigeration equipmentParticipates on the food service line for participants and home delivered mealsDelivers meals to participants in a timely, professional and helpful mannerReceives information and carries out delivery changesDelivers packaged meals in a safe and sanitary mannerPlaces hot food trays in a thermal container with ice sheets to maintain proper serving temperatureAssists the recipient, when needed, in opening containersAccepts contributions for Friendship Meals and provides those funds directly to the Director of Senior Services on the same dayMaintains the home delivery meal customers confidentiality about contributions and other personal mattersKeeps log of mileage for weekly reportsMaintains vehicles and ensures it is safe, clean and fueled to complete the entire routeUses charge account fuel card appropriatelyDelivers commodities to Windsor Court and helps with carry out servicesAttends training, workshops and seminarsEnforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinancesComplies with all organizational and departmental policies and proceduresOperates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or neededProtects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronicConsistent attention and commitment to safetyMeaningful and sustained commitment to work well with others by treating everyone with dignity, respect, consideration and civility on a regular and consistent basisAttending work on a regular and consistent basisPerforms other duties as assigned or deemed necessaryPosition Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Position Requirements:High school diploma or other equivalentExperience in food preparation and nutrition preferredCertifications / Licenses:Valid Driver's License with a safe driving recordSkills/Knowledge/Abilities:Ability to make calculations in order to increase or decrease recipesKnowledge on scratch baking techniques for bread, cake and cookiesAbility to read and understand mapsAbility to operate institutional food service equipmentExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workAbility to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independentlyAssess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely mannerAnalyze facts and exercise sound judgmentAbility to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skillsProblem solving and critical thinking skillsStrong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilitiesAbility to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employeesAttention to detailWork Environment and Physical Demands:The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must meet Level 2 in Department of Labor's Dictionary of Titles – Light Work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, an/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Required walking or standing to a significant degree; or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls. Involves walking, sitting, standing, climbing, stooping, crawling, kneeling, and stretching as required. May also require long periods of looking overhead.Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.Normal Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri.Application Deadline: Open until filledAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.The City of Arkansas City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are made without regard to protected status and are based on merit, qualifications, and business necessity.A