Education Prep Cook

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenaitze Indian Tribe is seeking an Education Prep Cook in the Education Department. The role supports the Cook and Assistants by prepping ingredients, washing dishes, restocking supplies, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen that meets health standards.

The position also provides transportation for Tułen School students before school using Tribal vehicles. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year in culinary or food service, plus certifications and a valid Alaska

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in culinary or food service.
• Food Worker Card required within 90 days; BLS within 30 days; Alaska driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Preps and measures ingredients for meals.
• Washes dishes, cleans equipment, and maintains a sanitized kitchen.
• Restocks ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Supports in preparation and cooking following USDA-CACFP guidelines.
• Works as part of the kitchen team and shares workspace with staff.
• Provides van service to transport children to Tulen Charter School before school.
• Complies with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Service oriented

Independent worker

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen knives

Mops

Brooms

Job description

Education Prep Cook

Department: Education

Program: Operations

Reports to: Food Services Supervisor

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for providing support to the Cook and Assistant Cooks by prepping and measuring ingredients needed for meal preparation, washing dishes, restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies, taking out the trash, and adhering to DEC and USDA guidelines. The candidate will also provide transportation for Tułen School students before school utilizing Tribal vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Measures and preps needed ingredients for meals
• Washes dishes, sweeps, mops, cleans equipment (including the grease trap), takes out the garbage, and helps maintain a sanitized environment that meets health code standards
• Restocks ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed
• Supports in the preparation and the cooking of a variety of food following USDA-CACFP guidelines
• Performs as a team member within the kitchen, and when sharing workspace with the other staff
• Provide van service from established hubs to transport children to Tulen Charter School before school
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration
• Mists or Gases
• Mechanical Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Burn Hazards

OSHA Categories

• Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Equipment and Tools

List Equipment used for job: Kitchen Equipment, Dishwasher, Grease Trap, Cleaning Implements

List Tools: Knives, Mops, Brooms, Various Kitchen Tools

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent experience

Experience

• One year (1) of experience in culinary or food service industries

Preferred

• Experience working with the USDA, Child and Adult Food Program, or the National School Lunch Program
• Experience working in the transportation industry
• Experience working with and/or transporting children in vehicles
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

License/Certification

• Food Worker Card required within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire, or within 30 days
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy (must be 25 years of age to transport Un'ina)

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.