Senior Center Cook & Meal Delivery Assistant

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community; La Conner (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is seeking a Social Services Senior Cook's Assistant to support purchasing, preparation, delivery, and service of meals at the Senior Center and for elder home delivery.

The role involves assisting the Senior Center Cook, adhering to nutrition guidelines, and helping with safe food handling, packaging, and kitchen upkeep. It offers a full-time schedule of 32 hours per week and benefits in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Valid food handlers permit.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.
• Ability to stand and cook for long hours.
• Desire and interest in working with Native elders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Center Cook with all meal preparation needs at the Senior Center and for delivery services for elders.
• Prepare and cook meals at Senior Center in accordance with the Title VI nutrition guidelines.
• Set up dining area prior to meals.
• Package and deliver meals to homebound elders.
• Responsible for the safe handling of food, including cooking, storage, temperature, and food safety at all times.
• Receive, unpack, inventory, and store all food according to policy and guidelines including dating perishable and canned goods.
• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen and all kitchen equipment at the Senior Center.
• Periodic cleaning of large equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicing machine, range, ovens, steam tables, coffee urns and all other utensils, equipment and appliances.
• Assist the Cook with cleaning of the kitchen and dining room areas within the Senior Center.
• Because of the Tribes commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lb

Stamina to stand long hours

Interest in working with Native elders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is seeking a Social Services Senior Cook's Assistant to support purchasing, preparation, delivery, and service of meals at the Senior Center and for elder home delivery.

The role involves assisting the Senior Center Cook, adhering to nutrition guidelines, and helping with safe food handling, packaging, and kitchen upkeep. It offers a full-time schedule of 32 hours per week and benefits in a community-focused environment.