Cook / Driver

About the role

We are looking to add an experienced cook/driver to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Olathe, KS location for our Trio-Community-Meals division. As a cook/driver, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment, cook delicious meals, and transport a variety of goods to various locations each day. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high-quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you.

Employment type: Full-Time, Onsite. Location: Johnson County Senior Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation and production tasks while following recipes and safe food handling policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper portion and temperature control and proper storage of leftover food.
• Load and transport food products from one location to another according to an assigned schedule.
• Transport materials to and from assigned destinations in a safe and effective manner, complying with all DOT rules and regulations alongside state and city traffic laws.
• Complete thorough inspections of any utilized company equipment before and after each trip.
• Keep open communication with dispatch to ensure notification of any issues or delays on the route.

Requirements

• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and tools, as well as to identify and differentiate food items.
• High-level product knowledge and the ability to provide friendly and helpful customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• At least one year’s experience in a high-volume establishment with an emphasis on cooking from scratch.
• A valid state driver’s license for commercial vehicles and/or a medical card from an approved DOT medical examiner.
• An acceptable driving record and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Handler’s certification.

Pay

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical (for full-time employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (for full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Trio-Community Meals

A career with Trio is a career spent focused on your community. From senior living to hospital and care facilities, Trio focuses on service to the most vulnerable members of your community. Each day, you can feel confident that the work you do has a real, meaningful impact on the people around you.

About Elior-North America

Elior North America is committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all employees. The valuable skills and experience you gain will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.