Title VI Assistant Cook - Elders

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) seeks a kitchen assistant to help prepare and serve meals under Title VI guidelines. You will plan menus, prep meals, and ensure sanitary kitchen operations and safe handling of foods.

You may assist with purchasing, inventory, delivering meals to homebound elders, and completing daily/weekly/monthly reports. A valid Nevada driver’s license and Food Handlers Certification within 30 days are required; knowledge of budget-minded food prep and cultural

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or Higher Education Certificate.
• Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent telephone skills and the ability to communicate to Elders in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Excellent record keeping skills with Excel spreadsheets.
• Able to use a calculator and perform basic math calculations.
• Willing to occasionally travel for training/technical assistance.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Experience involving group food preparation or vocational training is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning monthly menus and prep meals according to AoA/USDA requirements with minimal waste.
• Operate standard cooking equipment and maintain appliances.
• Purchase and inventory of food within budgetary and meal requirements.
• Receive and properly store food and supplies with date of purchase.
• Deliver meals to homebound elders when necessary.
• Complete required daily, weekly and monthly reports on menus, meals served, money collected, and services performed.
• Distribute and collect eligibility paperwork for congregate and home-delivered meals and annual needs assessments.

Skills

Telephone communication

Basic computer literacy

Calculator use

Travel for training

Group food preparation experience

Education

High school diploma or Higher Education Certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

DEFINITION: Under the direct supervision and evaluation of the AoA Title VI Program Director, this position will be responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, purchasing and storage of supplies, meal delivery to homebound clients in accordance with the AoA Title VI and USDA program guidelines.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in planning monthly menus & is responsible for prepping meals according to AoA/USDA requirements with minimal waste and works from written menus & recipes for a varying number of people.

• Operates standard cooking equipment & utensils for quality food preparation and maintains all appliances in a clean, safe and good working condition.
• Assists with maintaining the financial responsibility of credit cards purchase orders and receipts according to ITCN financial policies.
• Purchase and inventory of food within budgetary and meal requirements.
• Receives and properly stores food & supply items at the site with date of purchase.
• Ensures elders are served according to the recommended dietary guidelines in a pleasant environment and conversation which are suitable for mealtimes.
• Ensures the clean-up of the kitchen and dining areas after each meal service maintaining safety and sanitation standards at the site according to program guidelines.
• When necessary, will deliver meals to certified homebound elders.
• Completes required daily, weekly and monthly reports regarding menus, number of meals served, money collected, and supportive services performed.
• Distribution & collection of eligibility paperwork for congregate & home delivered meal service and annual needs assessment survey.
• Work independently and make decisions concerning minor problems that may occur at the site.
• Exercise good judgement, courtesy & tactfulness in dealing with co-workers, elders and community. Respond positively & constructively to common inquiries or complaints.
• Attend training, perform related work and supportive services as required to meet Title VI standards and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License and reliable transportation with the required state insurance coverage.
• High school diploma or Higher Education Certificate.
• Possess or be able to obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire at https://www.ihs.gov/foodhander or another agency.
• Excellent telephone skills and the ability to communicate to the Elders in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Excellent record keeping skills with excel spreadsheets.
• Able to use a calculator & solve basic math calculations.
• Willing to occasionally travel for training/technical assistance.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Experience involving group food preparation or vocational training is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand, reach with hands & arms and talk or hear.
• Walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities required for this job to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Cultural Statement:

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) acknowledges and honors the sovereign rights, cultural values, and lived experiences of the 28 tribal nations we serve. Workforce programs are grounded in respect for Native knowledge systems and the unique historical and social context of Indigenous peoples. ITCN believes that culturally relevant workforce strategies strengthen community well-being and help restore Indigenous self-sufficiency. The Program Director will embrace and uplift these values while fostering opportunity and empowerment for Native people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

As an organization committed to serving tribal communities across Nevada, ITCN strongly encourages qualified Native American applicants to apply.