Compassionate Assistant Cook & Homebound Meals Driver

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) seeks a kitchen assistant to help prepare and serve meals under Title VI guidelines. You will plan menus, prep meals, and ensure sanitary kitchen operations and safe handling of foods.

You may assist with purchasing, inventory, delivering meals to homebound elders, and completing daily/weekly/monthly reports. A valid Nevada driver’s license and Food Handlers Certification within 30 days are required; knowledge of budget-minded food prep and cultural

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or Higher Education Certificate.
• Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent telephone skills and the ability to communicate to Elders in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Excellent record keeping skills with Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to use a calculator and perform basic math calculations.
• Willing to occasionally travel for training/technical assistance.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Experience involving group food preparation or vocational training is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning monthly menus and prep meals according to AoA/USDA requirements with minimal waste.
• Operate standard cooking equipment and maintain appliances.
• Purchase and inventory of food within budgetary and meal requirements.
• Receive and properly store food and supplies with date of purchase.
• Deliver meals to homebound elders when necessary.
• Complete required daily, weekly and monthly reports on menus, meals served, money collected, and services performed.
• Distribute and collect eligibility paperwork for congregate and home-delivered meals and annual needs assessments.

Skills

Telephone communication

Basic computer literacy

Calculator use

Travel for training

Group food preparation experience

Education

High school diploma or Higher Education Certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) seeks a kitchen assistant to help prepare and serve meals under Title VI guidelines. You will plan menus, prep meals, and ensure sanitary kitchen operations and safe handling of foods.

You may assist with purchasing, inventory, delivering meals to homebound elders, and completing daily/weekly/monthly reports. A valid Nevada driver’s license and Food Handlers Certification within 30 days are required; knowledge of budget-minded food prep and cultural