Assistant Cook/Bus Driver

Makah Tribe; Neah Bay (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Makah Tribe is seeking a dedicated individual to provide safe transportation for Head Start children and support meal service in the ECE program. This role includes assisting the cook, maintaining a clean kitchen, and ensuring safety across a busy, child-centered setting.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, strong reading and reporting skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment within the Head Start program. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for Head Start children to and from the facility and during field trips.
• Coordinate with bus aide to ensure safe riding habits.
• Assist the cook with daily meal preparations and kitchen cleanup.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots and pans.
• Sweep and mop to maintain a sanitary work area.
• Maintain kitchen according to safety and health standards.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing reports

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Neah Bay, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1034

MAKAH TRIBE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

EXEMPT: No JOB CODE: 4-TS T3

SHIFT: 32 hr./week Flex

PROGRAM: ECE LOCATION: ECE

REPORTS TO: ECE Manager

SUMMARY:

Provide safe transportation to Head Start Children to and from the school and assist the cook in coordinating meals and nutrition education in the ECE program for up to 100 children, staff and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide transportation services for Head Start Children to and from the facility, on field trips and emergency situations such as accidents, school closure due to power outages.

Coordinate with bus aide to implement safe riding habits during the transportation of children.

Assist the cook in daily meal preparations and the clean-up of kitchen and service area.

Wash and sanitize dishes, pots and pans.

Sweep and mop to ensure a sanitary and presentable environment on an ongoing basis.

Assist in maintaining the kitchen according to Head Start, USDA and Washington State safety, sanitation and health standards.

Document incident reports as they happen on the bus consistent with Head start requirements.

Responsible for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect cases as required by Tribal, State and Federal regulations to the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Washington State Drivers license with a Class “B” endorsement and insurable preferred. Must be required to drive a Tribal GSA vehicle to perform job duties. If so, a driving history/background check will be conducted on the applicant.

This position is classified as a sensitive Tribal position. Successful candidates must undergo a clear and comprehensive pre-employment criminal background check. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Sex offender registry check
• Tribal, State, and FBI criminal history records, including fingerprinting
• Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry check, with subsequent cheeks required ever five (5) years

Background checks will be required every five (5) years throughout employment.

Required Certifications:

• First-Aid and CPR Certification: must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens Training: The specific deadline for obtaining this training will be provided upon hire.
• Food Handler’s Card: Must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have a strong desire and ability to work with young children, including special needs children.

Ability to speak to children in a calm and quite voice, and to display a level of patience that is acceptable in working with young children.

Ability to interpret, apply and report potential child abuse or at risk situations and follow protocol to ensure child safety as required by ICW, Tribal Laws and Federal Regulations.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Must have the ability to work in a high pace environmental with specific timelines for meal service.

Must submit to and clear a pre-employment alcohol and drug test and random testing, in accordance with the Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Act of 2002.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Tuberculin Test: An initial negative TB test is required prior to employment. Further testing is based on risk factors and recommendations from a healthcare provider. For those who have tested positive, a statement from a medical provider or a chest x-ray must be provided prior to employment.

Physical Examination: A physical examination is required prior to employment. Re-examinations should occur periodically, as recommended by a healthcare provider.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the position may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this position description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

The Makah Tribal Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sensory, mental, physical, or other non-disqualifying disability. Indian Preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, Sections 472 and 473.