Cook - Sheridan (Weekends Only)

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde•Sheridan, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing all meals and snacks for residents of both lodges. The role involves maintaining sanitation standards, organizing kitchen and pantry areas, assisting with food procurement and shopping, and ensuring all necessary items for the daily menu are ready. The cook will also maintain recipe collections, manage inventory, and communicate any food-related needs or issues to the supervisor. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with recreational cooking activities and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of one (1) year of cooking experience in a regulated environment.
Knowledge of the Privacy Act and its application.
First Aid/CPR certificate within 180 days of hire.
Food handlers’ card within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture required.
Ability to express or receive detailed information or important instructions through oral communication.
Ability to work with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
Ability to perform repetitive movement of wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Ability to walk or move about to accomplish tasks.
Ability to stand and/or sit for sustained periods of time.
Ability to raise objects from a lower to a higher position and/or move objects horizontally.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to support a safe work environment by performing all duties in accordance with Tribal safety policies and procedures, and Emergency Management Plan.
May be required to provide documentation of, or receive, certain health vaccinations.
May be called upon to serve as a Disaster Reservist during emergencies.
Local travel is occasionally required.
Travel outside of the state is infrequently required.
Candidates for this position will be subject to criminal and character background checks and may be subject to fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares all meals and snacks for residents of both lodges.
Cleans dining area, kitchen equipment and work areas.
Loads and unloads dishwasher and returns equipment to its proper place during and after each meal preparation.
Maintains standard of sanitation, health, safety, and nutrition.
Organizes and maintains kitchen areas.
Conducts periodic deep cleaning in common areas.
Properly handles, stores, and labels leftover food items.
Works in conjunction with the department supervisor to coordinate food procurement through outside food vendors.
Organizes and maintains the pantry area and ensuring it is kept clean.
Assists with shopping for food items.
Responsible for all meal preparation, ensures all items needed for the daily menu are ready, and ensures any special arrangements necessary are made.
Maintains recipe collection of frequent menu items and specialty items of interest.
Maintains inventory of stock, and monitors expiration dates.
Communicates any variations in menu or additional food items needed to supervisor.
Reports any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisor for recommended course of action.
Assists with recreational cooking activities that may be scheduled.
Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.