Social Services Senior Cooks Coordinator

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community•La Conner, WA

12d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook’s Assistant helps with purchasing, preparing, delivering, and serving food at the Senior Center, and assists with preparing and serving meals delivered to elders. The position supports meal preparation in accordance with Title VI nutrition guidelines and is responsible for safe food handling, receiving and storing food, and cleaning the kitchen, dining room, and equipment. The role is full-time at 32 hours per week and is performed mostly indoors, with occasional outdoor shopping and delivery work.

Requirements

Valid food handlers permit.
Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and cook for long hours.
Desire and interest in working with Native elders.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Center Cook with meal preparation at the Senior Center and for elder delivery services.
Prepare and cook meals at the Senior Center in accordance with Title VI nutrition guidelines.
Set up the dining area before meals.
Package and deliver meals to homebound elders.
Handle food safely, including cooking, storage, temperature control, and food safety.
Receive, unpack, inventory, and store food according to policies and guidelines, including dating perishable and canned goods.
Clean the Senior Center kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Periodically clean large equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, slicing machines, ranges, ovens, steam tables, coffee urns, utensils, and other appliances.
Assist the Cook with cleaning the kitchen and dining room areas.
Perform other office and field duties as needed, which may or may not be related to regular responsibilities.