Kitchen Staff - PT Flex - $12.50 & up - based on experience

Job DetailsJob Location: Conner Prairie Museum - Fishers, IN 46038Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: NoneTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServicePrincipal Function: The Kitchen Staff are responsible for assisting in the preparation, production, organization, and cleanliness of all food operations within the kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

Prepare, cook, assemble, and expedite food items according to established recipes and standards.
Assist in receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing food products and supplies.
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation throughout service.
Understand and adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards during preparation, service, and cleanup procedures.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance needs.
Perform end-of-day cleaning tasks including dishwashing, equipment breakdown and cleaning, sweeping, mopping, waste removal, and restocking.
Assist with special event setup, including moving kitchen equipment, prepping ingredients, and completing additional tasks as assigned.
Support a positive guest experience by ensuring high-quality food production and representing Conner Prairie with pride and professionalism.
Adhere to Conner Prairie’s rules of conduct.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: Experience in a kitchen, food service, or hospitality environment is preferred but not required. Working knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen procedures is preferred. A valid food handler certification is also preferred; if not already certified, candidates must be willing to obtain certification upon hire.QualificationsQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in accordance with organizational requirements. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at (Company Name) should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality/Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management’s direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.

Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages co