Prep Cook/Server

Welcome to Western & Southern Financial Group – Our focus on creating value for our customers through everything we do is foundational to who we are. We provide meaningful and challenging work for our associates, a key facet of our incredible culture that helps make Western & Southern a career destination.

More than 130 years of operating history;

• Born as a modest, door-to-door life insurance business and built to last forever
• Ranked 314 on Fortune 500
• Award winning Talent Development Team
• Top 10  for Top Spouse Employer and Military Friendly Employer in 2023
• We consider Cincinnati the best place to live, work and celebrate life – that is why we are committed to doing good for our community

Our Culture

We are building our company to thrive and provide value to our customers, business partners and associates over the long term. To accomplish this, we look for professionals who embody our culture of integrity, top-notch performance, collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to hiring and developing associates who are driven to excel, have a strong work ethic and use astute, fact-based and ethical judgment in decision-making.

A Day in the Life –

The Server/Prep is responsible for assisting in the daily food production and service of approximately 2,000 meals per day.  Skill sets served include but are not limited to someone with 1-2 years of experience operating, cleaning, and servicing food service equipment as well as proven knowledge of food service and production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews recipes, menus and changes before pulling the following day’s ingredient cart, and prepares daily food and supply requisitions according to forecasted menus for each position.
• Processes produce and cold foods following Western & Southern (W&S) and Safe Serve procedures.
• Communicates during service time with the kitchen, supervisors and cafeteria associates to ensure that ample foods are stocked and ready for quick, uninterrupted service.
• Serves entrée and soups according to (W&S) standards.
• Maintains, cleans and stocks all beverage equipment, including soda, coffee, tea and ice machines according to (W&S) standards.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Proven experience and knowledge of table serving, food service or food service production.
• Proven experience working effectively within a team. Must provide examples of working with others under difficult situations toward a desired outcome.
• Ability to stand continuously, walk, reach, bend, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift a maximum of 35 lbs. unassisted and up to 50 lbs. assisted.
• Safe Serve Certified within six months of date of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.

To view the full job description please visit – https://careers-westernsouthern.icims.com/jobs/19172/server-prep/job 

If you don’t meet the hiring criteria for this role, we still encourage you to apply as you may be able to be considered for similar roles.

 ‘Premier Benefits to Support YOU’

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, Fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more!
• Retirement solution with our 401(k) savings AND pension plan!
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Subsidized affordable parking
• On-site Cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues)
• On-site Registered Nurse
• Career Coaching/Mentoring
• Individualized development plans and career pathing

Learn more about who we are visit; www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.

Western & Southern Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.