On-Call Elderly Nutrition Program Cook

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa; Red Cliff (WI); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is seeking an On-Call Elderly Nutrition Program Cook at the Red Cliff Elderly Nutrition Center. The role provides back-up support for meal preparation, sanitation, and service, stepping in when regular staff are unavailable.

The position is on-call with no interviews, and responsibilities include assisting with meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety and a welcoming environment for Elders.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• General knowledge of food preparation, recipe reading, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Ojibwe culture and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals in quantity.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
• Perform daily kitchen tasks such as dishwashing, cleaning, and organizing.
• Package home-delivered meal take-outs as directed.
• Maintain simple logs such as meal counts and food temperatures.
• Follow direction from the Head Cook or Elderly Services Director.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with clients, staff, and volunteers.

Skills

Basic reading & writing

Food preparation basics

Ojibwe culture knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

ServeSafe Food Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: On-Call Elderly Nutrition Program Cook

LOCATION: Red Cliff Elderly Nutrition Center

SALARY: $60/Half-day $120/Full-day

SUPERVISOR(S): Elderly Services Director

THIS IS AN ON-CALL POSITION. APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON APPLICATION FORM ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO INTERVIEWS.

JOB SUMMARY: The On-Call Assistant Cook provides essential back-up support to the Elderly Nutrition Program. This position is called in when regular kitchen staff are unavailable and is critical to maintaining uninterrupted meal service for Elders. Reliability and the ability to step in on short notice are key. Duties include assisting with meal preparation, basic kitchen tasks, and ensuring a clean, safe, welcoming environment for Elders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with preparing and serving meals in quantity.
2. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area.
3. Perform daily kitchen tasks such as dishwashing, cleaning, and organizing.
4. Package home-delivered meal take-outs as directed.
5. Maintain simple logs such as meal counts and food temperatures.
6. Follow direction from the Head Cook or Elderly Services Director.
7. Work cooperatively and respectfully with clients, staff, and volunteers.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

None

KNOWLEDGE

1. Basic reading and writing skills.
2. General knowledge of food preparation, recipe reading, and kitchen equipment.
3. Knowledge of and sensitivity to Ojibwe culture and traditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED preferred.
2. Certification in ServeSafe Food preferred.
3. Ability to work with a variety of people and clients.
4. Ability to learn and understand cooking instructions.
5. Ability to be accurate in maintaining daily logs of number of participations in home delivered meals and congregate meals.
6. Valid driver’s license and eligibility to be placed on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy is preferred.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Daily contact with Head Cook, Elderly Director, volunteers, Bayfield County Aging Department, Tribal Management, vendors, and staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing for long periods of time; bending; lifting a minimum of 50 lbs; and performing physical tasks associated with cooking and kitchen work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Kitchen and dining area of the Elderly Nutrition Center. All Tribal buildings are smoke-free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any Behavior or Attitude that tarnishes the Name or Image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Cover letter and resume optional.
5. Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI 54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[e-mail]

[phone]

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.