Education Prep Cook - TERO Candidates Only

Kenaitze Indian TribeKenai, AK
Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook is responsible for providing support to the Cook and Assistant Cooks by prepping and measuring ingredients needed for meal preparation, washing dishes, restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies, taking out the trash, and adhering to DEC and USDA guidelines. The candidate will also provide transportation for Tułen School students before school utilizing Tribal vehicles.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent experience
  • One year (1) of experience in culinary or food service industries
  • Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy (must be 25 years of age to transport Un'ina)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
  • Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
  • This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with the USDA, Child and Adult Food Program, or the National School Lunch Program
  • Experience working in the transportation industry
  • Experience working with and/or transporting children in vehicles
  • Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

Responsibilities

  • Measures and preps needed ingredients for meals
  • Washes dishes, sweeps, mops, cleans equipment (including the grease trap), takes out the garbage, and helps maintain a sanitized environment that meets health code standards
  • Restocks ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed
  • Supports in the preparation and the cooking of a variety of food following USDA-CACFP guidelines
  • Performs as a team member within the kitchen, and when sharing workspace with the other staff
  • Provide van service from established hubs to transport children to Tulen Charter School before school
  • Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

Benefits

  • Food Worker Card required within 90 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, or within 30 days
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