School Cook CY-7404-02

ROCK POINT SCHOOL, INCORPORATED; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCK POINT SCHOOL, INCORPORATED is looking for a dedicated school cook to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for students. This role involves creating and maintaining high food safety standards while meeting the physical demands of the position.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with a food handler's certificate. Physical fitness is essential, as lifting over 50 pounds may be required. Join us to make a difference in the cultural and academic experience of our students.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• Must have one year of related experience or complete a food service management training program.
• School cooks must maintain a valid food handler's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support BIE’s mission for quality education.
• Ensure physical and emotional stability among students.

Skills

Follow written and oral instructions

Food safety knowledge

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.

NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) and (1) year of related experience.
• Successful completion of a one-year (two semesters) or longer full-time training program in food service management may be substituted for the years' experience.
• School cooks must obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate. Can obtain Food Handler Certificate by completing online training https://www.ihs.gov/foodhandler/.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

• School cooks must be able to lift over 50 pounds and be in excellent physical condition.
• Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted.
• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, is required except that some positions may be suitable for persons who are blind or deaf.
• In most instances, an amputation of arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of satisfactory prosthesis.
• In addition, incumbents must have mental and emotional stability.
• Occasionally, incumbents may be required to travel for training purpose or attendance at meetings from the duty station.