Education Prep Cook

Kenaitze Indian Tribe • Kenai, AK

5d

About The Position

The Education Prep Cook supports the Cook and Assistant Cooks by preparing and measuring ingredients for meals, washing dishes, restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies, taking out the trash, and maintaining a sanitized kitchen that complies with DEC and USDA guidelines. The role also supports food preparation and cooking in accordance with USDA-CACFP guidelines and works collaboratively with other kitchen staff.

The position provides van service from established hubs to transport Tułen School students before school using Tribal vehicles. It is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, and reports to the Food Services Supervisor. Local travel is required. The role is subject to the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in the culinary or food service industries.
• Food Worker Card required within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or within 30 days.
• Valid Alaska State driver's license and continued insurability under the Tribe's policy.
• Must be at least 25 years old to transport Un'ina.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to conduct 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 multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Must comply at all times with the requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Measure and prepare ingredients needed for meals.
• Wash dishes; sweep, mop, and clean equipment, including the grease trap; take out garbage; and help maintain a sanitized environment that meets health code standards.
• Restock ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Support the preparation and cooking of a variety of food following USDA-CACFP guidelines.
• Work as a team member in the kitchen and when sharing workspace with other staff.
• Provide van service from established hubs to transport children to Tułen Charter School before school.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and the TERO ordinance.
• Perform other duties and tasks requested by the supervisor that are consistent with the purpose of the position, department, and Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED