S/N ECE Cook(SS-49296)

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is seeking a Short Notice Cook for the Head Start program. This on-call, non-exempt role requires readiness to report within one hour and oversight of the USDA food service for 10–60 children aged three to five.

Responsibilities include cooking per Head Start and USDA standards, ordering supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring sanitation. Requires HS diploma, valid WA license, and timely certifications (First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers, health

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Requires valid WA driver license and tribal vehicle insurance eligibility.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Food Handlers permit and health clearance within 10 days.
• Criminal background clearance with emphasis on child-related offenses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee family-style meal service for 10–60 children.
• Prepare nutritious meals per Head Start standards and USDA requirements.
• Order food and kitchen supplies; maintain inventory.
• Complete daily/monthly records per USDA/Head Start guidance.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in kitchen and equipment.
• Provide nutrition education to staff, students, and parents.
• Incorporate cultural foods into the Food Service Program.
• Possibly perform janitorial duties to ensure a clean environment.

Skills

On-call readiness

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen supervision

Meal service for children

Record keeping

Inventory management

Dental/vision knowledge not required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

First Aid/CPR within 30 days

Food Handlers permit and Health clearance

Job description

CLOSING DATE: Open Continuously with bi-weekly reviews

POSITION: Short Notice Cook

SALARY: $20.34, per hour

REPORTS TO: ECE Site Supervisor

LOCATION: Reservation Wide

Basic Functions: This is a non-exempt position. Short Notice position is an on-call role, and applicants must be prepared to report to work within one hour of receiving notification. This position is responsible for the USDA food service program for 10-60 children ages three through five, enrolled in the Head Start center. Overall supervision of the kitchen, including food ordering, records production, safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid State Drivers License and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance and maintaining throughout employment.
• Requires possession of or ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Requires possession of or ability to obtain a Food Handlers permit, TB Test, and Health Clearance within ten (10) days of employment.
• Requires successful clearance of an extensive Criminal History Background Inquiry that indicates no conviction(s) of crimes involving a child or other serious offenses. Continued employment is contingent upon clearance on an on-going basis.
• Requires having maintained a substance free lifestyle for the last year (1) and continue maintaining during employment, and be willing to sign and adhere to the Tribes Substance Abuse Policy and the Head Starts Healthy Lifestyle Policy in addition to submitting to program testing procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to oversee the implementation of family-style service of meal(s) for 10 to 60 children on any given day.
• Requires ability and skill to prepare nutritious and palatable meals for the children according to Head Start performance standards and USDA requirements and approved menus.
• Requires ability to prepare meals for parent and community events as assigned by supervisor.
• Requires ability to order food and kitchen supplies while maintaining an inventory of all food & other supplies for the kitchen.
• Requires ability to prepare, maintain, and complete daily and monthly records as required by USDA and Head Start guidance.
• Requires ability to maintain standards of sanitation and cleanliness in handling of food.
• Requires ability to maintain the kitchen area and equipment for safety and health conditions throughout year.
• Requires ability to assist with nutritional assessment of children.
• Requires ability to attend training, workshops, and courses related to the position as assigned and approved by supervisor.
• Requires ability to provide janitorial services to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Requires ability to maintain STRICT confidentiality with program information and sign an oath of confidentiality.
• Requires ability to provide nutrition education to staff, students, and parents on a continual basis.
• Requires ability to incorporate cultural foods into the Food Service Program.
• Requires ability to perform various janitorial duties to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
• Requires experience that demonstrates the ability to make mathematical computations accurately and keep routine written records.
• Requires experience reflecting the ability to cook and order supplies for large groups of people.
• Requires experience reflecting the ability to plan meals that are nutritious to children according to Head Start Food Service Criteria, performance standards, and USDA-CCFP and SPI requirements.
• Requires experience reflecting the ability to supervise cooking operations and kitchen staff.
• Requires demonstrated experience with monitoring and auditing reports for compliance review.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION : Shayla Schilling, HR Technician Senior , Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone] shayla.schilling [e-mail]