Kitchen Helper

Pala Band of Mission Indians; Pala (CA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Pala Band of Mission Indians is seeking a Kitchen Helper in the Kitchen department. This part-time, hourly position operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM under the direct supervision of the Senior Director and Kitchen Supervisor.

The role assists with food preparation and serving, helps maintain cleanliness, moves supplies, and supports staff during meals for seniors and employees, while following ENP Provider Administrative requirements and Aging and Independence Service guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least one year of previous experience in food service.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
• Fingerprint-based background check required under Public Law 101-630.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace (including marijuana) and pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Indian Preference applies; Pala Tribal Members have hiring preference.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and provision of snacks and meals per planned menus and USDA meals requirements.
• Assist staff in carrying out daily activities.
• Assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of the kitchen/dining area; serve meals to seniors and employees during lunch time.
• Move boxes, kitchen equipment and food products in kitchen area and stockroom as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

CPR certification

Food handling

First Aid certification

California driver’s license

Job description

Title

Kitchen Helper

Department/Division

Kitchen

Status

Part‑time / Hourly (Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM)

Supervisor

Senior Director; Kitchen Supervisor

Subordinates

None

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director and Kitchen Supervisor, the Kitchen Helper will assist with the preparation and storing and serves food in accordance with the ENP Provider Administrative requirements and the Aging and Independence Serves guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and provision of snacks and meals in accordance with planned menus and USDA meals requirements.
• Assists staff members in carrying out daily activities.
• Assists in the upkeep and cleanliness of the kitchen/dining area. Serves meals to Pala Seniors and employees during lunch time.
• Moves boxes, kitchen equipment and food products in kitchen area and stockroom as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And Abilities

• Ability to perform physical activities that require activities such as climbing, lifting, and standing for an extended period of time.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret food service requirements from the ENP Provider Administrative and Aging and Independence Service.
• Must have or willing to obtain a CPR certification, Food Handling card, and First Aid card.
• Ability to pass an annual physical and TB test.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least one year of previous experience in food service industry.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License in good standing.
• Must successfully pass a Fingerprint‑based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101‑630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug‑free workplace (including marijuana) as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre‑employment and random drug testing during employment.
• Indian Preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Other Requirements

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendum.

How To Apply

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:

Pala Band of Mission Indians
Human Resources Department
PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
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