Title VI Driver Support Staff

Quapaw Nation Careers•Quapaw, OK

About The Position

The main duties and responsibilities include assisting with the daily meal preparation, salad bar setting, beverage preparation, setting up and cleaning tables, clean-up after meals, packaging and delivering meals using a tribal vehicle, transporting individuals to and from the meal site, and housekeeping inside and outside the building, as well as other areas. This position will also serve as a backup cook when needed.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the minimum insurance requirements of the Quapaw Nation’s Motor Vehicle Policy
The incumbent must possess good reading and writing skills
Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
Must possess and maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the equipment and machines used in the course of work, including, but not limited to oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives
Must be able to use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and/or emotional situations
The incumbent must comply with the requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform, and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work issues
High-school diploma or equivalent is required
Must have a Food Handler’s Card (or be willing to obtain one)
The incumbent must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as regularly reach above the shoulders; must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift up to and including 70 pounds without experiencing physical discomfort or pain
Excellent eyesight – with or without vision correction – is mandatory
Must be able to respond to calls on short notice and to travel occasionally for attendance of seminars, lectures, etc

Nice To Haves

Related experience in planning and preparing large quantities of food, knowledge of nutritional practices and food-handling methods, and ability to serve flavorful and attractive meals, as well as good communication skills are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily meal preparation
Salad bar setting
Beverage preparation
Setting up and cleaning tables
Clean-up after meals
Packaging and delivering meals using a tribal vehicle
Transporting individuals to and from the meal site
Housekeeping inside and outside the building
Serve as a backup cook when needed
Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems
Determine amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
Apportion food for serving
Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food for tray line or dining room
Complete food temperature checks before service
Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards
Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques
Store food properly and safely, marking date and items
Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to program director
Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders
Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved
Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation
All other duties as assigned
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
Prepare and serve food for special functions as assigned
Promote positive public relations with patrons, family members and guests
Assist with the preparation of monthly and annual reports as needed
Resolve problems with vendors and perform simple equipment maintenance
May attend professional meetings, pertinent workshops and serve on organization-wide and professional committees