Assistant Cook (KD-49899)
About The Position
The Assistant Cook assists the senior center head cook with planning, preparing, and serving nutritionally balanced, cost-effective meals for both congregate dining and home delivery to clients. The position also assists with menu planning and food purchases and helps maintain sanitary conditions at the senior center. The employee is expected to understand the needs of senior citizens and maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, other program or agency staff, and the general public. This is a seasonal, non-exempt position at the Nespelem Senior Meal Site in Nespelem, Washington. It reports to the Cook Senior. The hourly salary range is $20.54–$21.54.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or willingness to obtain one within a specified period.
- Two years of successful paid work experience with elderly or senior citizens.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers permit, First Aid card, and CPR card within the 90-day probationary period.
- Knowledge of food preparation and serving a variety of foods in quantity amounts.
- Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work from written menus and recipes and adapt standard recipes for varying numbers of people.
- Ability to prepare meals for special diets.
- Ability to operate and maintain standard cooking appliances and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and follow the line of authority.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
- Physical fitness clearance by a medical doctor, provided at interview, verifying ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Must successfully clear a criminal history/background check at interview and maintain clearance for the duration of employment.
- If required for the position, must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.
- If the position is safety sensitive, it is subject to pre-employment drug testing and reasonable-suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
- Tribal member and Indian preference applies; preference is also given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.
Responsibilities
- Assist the head cook with planning, preparing, and serving nutritionally balanced, cost-effective meals.
- Assist with menu planning and food purchases.
- Help maintain sanitary conditions at the senior center.
- Prepare meals for congregate dining and delivery to clients at their homes.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with clients, coworkers, other program or agency staff, and the general public.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer contributions for full-time employees.
- Short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for full-time and part-time employees.
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Education Level
High school or GED
