Assistant Cook (KD-49899)

Confederated Tribes Of The Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Short- and Long-Term disability

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is seeking an Assistant Cook at the Nespelem Senior Meal Site. This non-exempt seasonal role supports the head cook in planning, preparing, and serving nutritionally balanced meals to seniors in a congregate setting and to homebound clients.

You will help with menu planning, food purchases, and maintaining sanitation. Candidates must have a HS diploma or GED, plus 2 years of experience with elderly populations and relevant permits.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED or willingness to obtain one.
• Requires two (2) years paid work experience with elderly/senior citizens.
• Must have or obtain Food Handler permit, First Aid and CPR within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior center head cook with planning, preparing and serving meals.
• Help with menu planning and food purchases.
• Maintain sanitary conditions at the senior center.
• Deliver meals to clients at their homes.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading instructions

Menu adaptation

Dietary meals

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Nespelem - Nespelem, WA, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $20.54 - $21.54Hourly, CLOSING DATE: 11/11/2026

POSITION

Assistant Cook

SALARY

$20.54 - 21.54/hour

REPORTS TO

Cook Senior

BASIC FUNCTIONS

This is an non-exempt position assists the senior center head cook with the planning, preparing and serving of nutritionally balanced, cost-effective meals to be served in a congregate setting and delivered to clients at their homes. The Assistant Cook provides assistance with menu planning, food purchases, and maintaining sanitary conditions at the senior center. Employee must have good understanding of senior citizens need, establish and maintain working relationships with clients, co-workers, other program or agency staff and the general public.

LOCATION

Nespelem Senior Meal Site

BENEFITS

• We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees.
• Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED, or willing to obtain one within a specified period of time.
• Requires two (2) years successful paid work experience with elderly/senior citizens.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers permit, First Aid and CPR card within the 90 day probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires knowledge of food preparation and serving a variety of food in quantity amounts.
• Requires the ability to read, understand and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Requires the ability to work from written menus/recipes and to adapt standard recipes to preparing dishes for varying number of people.
• Requires the ability to prepare meals for special diets.
• Requires the ability to operate and maintain standard cooking appliances/equipment.
• Requires the ability to work independently and follow line of authority.
• Requires the ability to establish, and maintain effective/cooperative working relationships with others (Peers, clients, public etc.).

Physical Abilities

• Requires physical fitness clearance by medical doctors examination must be provided at time of interview and verify that applicant can lift 25 lbs.

Working/Special Conditions

• Must successfully clear criminal history/background check at the time of interview and maintain such for duration of employment with the program.

Additional Requirements

• If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance.
• In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

EEO & Diversity

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

Note

• Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

INFORMATION

Kabrina Desautel, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone]. [e-mail]