When Kyle first began working with Job Point and Vocational Rehabilitation, he had no competitive employment history. He had worked at Mid MO Production and Packaging Services, a sheltered workshop in Moberly, doing various assembly work. He didn’t have his driver’s license or his own means of transportation and relied heavily on family support for budgeting and other aspects of his life. He was ready for a change but wanted to do it carefully.
“I wanted to work in the restaurant world. I enjoy cooking,” Kyle said.
Thus began his exploration of opportunities in the Moberly area. He had already acquired his food handler’s certification when he started working with Becky Curry Roe, Employment Services Coordinator at Job Point.
Kyle knew he wasn’t interested in working in a fast-food restaurant, and he knew where some of his weaknesses may impact his success in a fasterpaced, high-stress environment.
As a hands-on, visual learner, Kyle hoped to find a friendly restaurant environment that could accommodate his need for written checklists and reminders. After a few job trials around town, he found exactly what he was looking for at Pizza Hut.
In the almost two years that Kyle has been with Pizza Hut, he has obtained his driver’s license and a vehicle. He’s increased his job responsibilities and built new friendships with his coworkers. “I like my co-workers, they’re friendly and fun to work with,” Kyle said.
