Social Services Senior Cooks Coordinator

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

JOB TITLE: Social Services Senior Cooks Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cook’s Assistant will help with the purchasing, preparation, delivery, and service of food at the Senior Center, as well as assisting with the food preparation and service for the home delivery to elders.

JOB DUTIES:

• 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. Such Duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TIME COMMITMENT

• Work schedule is 32 hours per week. This is a full-time position.
• Tasks are performed mostly indoors with occasional outside shopping and delivery work as required.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

POLICIES AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Tribe complies with the Tribal Preference policy outlined in the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO), STC Title 14, Chapter 1, Subsection 14.01.120(A)(2) of the Swinomish Tribal Code.

1. The Tribe strives for a drug-free workplace environment. Drug and alcohol screening at time of hire is mandatory in sensitive and hazardous positions and where required by the job announcement/description or positions working with Tribal youth.
2. Read the job announcement and position description carefully.
3. Complete all requested information on the application. Do not write "see resume."
4. Read the information in the signature area carefully, then sign and date the application.