Food Services Supervisor

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe; De Smet (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe in De Smet, Idaho is seeking a Food Service Cook/Supervisor to manage the food service program for the Tribal School. This role involves planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals while overseeing an assistant cook and ensuring compliance with USDA guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, vocational certification in food service, and supervisory experience. The position offers opportunities to contribute positively to the Tribe's mission and core values.

Qualifications

• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must comply with all Health policies established by the Tribe.
• Vocational certification in food service plus two years of experience as a food service supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals.
• Supervise assistant cook and kitchen operations.
• Keep daily food logs and maintain records.

Skills

Organization skills

Nutrition knowledge

Supervision

Cooking skills

Computer skills for Child Nutrition Program

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational certification in food service

Tools

Food service equipment

Computer technology

Job description

Position Title: Food Service Cook/Supervisor

Funding: Federal Grant

Department: Coeur d’Alene Tribal School, DeSmet Idaho

Supervisor: Principal/ Superintendent

Salary: DOE/Q

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning, preparation, and serving of nutritious, primarily home‑cooked, breakfasts and lunches to students and staff at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal School in accordance with policies and procedures of the USDA and BIA.

• Work from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm to implement the food service program in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Plans and implements monthly menus according to USDA nutrition guidelines including meals that are both nutritious and culturally relevant to Native American students.
• Order, receive, organize, and store food in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Provides plans for the maintenance and upkeep of kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Supervises the assistant cook in the daily conduct of all duties, including but not limited to washing of kitchen cooking utensils as well as school eating utensils in shifts as necessary to maintain enough supplies for all lunch shifts.
• Collects daily lunch counts for daily food preparation and keeps daily student lunch count data for monthly reporting requirements.
• Responsible for food inventorying and daily food logs.
• Completes all required paperwork and reports, including USDA reimbursements and Summer Food Program will report to appropriate agencies via computer input.
• Responsible for submitting monthly meal calendars to the Tribal School Board and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must show the highest professional standards and promote a positive image of the Tribe and its administration at all times.

Qualifications

• Must pass an extensive background check prior to employment and every 5th consecutive year of employment thereafter according to the following:
• 25 CFR 12 Part 32,
• 25 CFR 63 Part 17, and Public Law 101-647. Must not have any offenses related to abuse, Domestic Violence, neglect, endangerment, or theft/deception/fraud;
• No misdemeanor/felony offenses related to controlled substances of alcohol or drugs past 10 years.
• Must support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s: vision, mission, and core values per Coeur d’Alene Tribal Resolution 015(2020).
• Must comply with all Health policies established by the Tribe or department, including the annual flu shot.
• Must have received or be willing to receive a tuberculosis test and other health tests and vaccinations as required by law.
• Must be trained in “Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point-HACCP” (or willing to be trained).
• Must be working towards or already certified in SNA-School Nutrition Association formerly known as ASFSA-American School Food Service Association.
• Must willingly and regularly attend state training provided by CNP State Agency.
• Must be familiar with “Nutri-Kids Program.”
• Must have computer skills for “Child Nutrition Program 2000” for reimbursement.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational certification in the food service field plus two years of experience as a food service supervisor.
• Demonstrate knowledge of grant writing, record keeping, and USDA reporting requirements.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s/Service Card.
• Ability to operate and train others to operate food service equipment and machinery within OSHA regulations.
• Ability to organize, plan, schedule, file, collect, and maintain data, complete reports and submit using computer technology and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and ability to apply nutritional standards set by USDA.
• Demonstrated ability to get along and cooperate well with others, especially co‑workers.
• Ability to perform the duties required consistently and proficiently.
• Must be in good health to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, and reaching above shoulders with hands and arms with reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
• Must maintain absolute confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students.
• Salary dependent on experience.

Please Note

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

An applicant may be asked to participate in an interview to establish whether he/she meets minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise or other guarantee of any employment position with the Tribe.

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. Applicants are subject to a pre‑employment drug test and the substance abuse policy following employment. Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6‑month orientation period.