Cook, Senior

Position Summary

The position is located in Sells, AZ. Under general supervision, supervises and oversees the kitchen and trains staff; plans and prepares nutritious, well-balanced meals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and trains cooks, prepares, cooks and serves meals and cleans kitchen and dining area.

• Plans and prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks according to established policies, procedures, and nutritional guidelines.

• Prepares and adheres to weekly menus, including documenting any substitutions to the menus.

• Stores, labels, and dates food properly.

• Submits monthly food reports, daily meal counts, and food service reports on a timely basis.

• Orders food and foodservice related items to ensure that adequate supplies are available at all times.

• Ensures safety guidelines and other applicable procedures are applied in the food preparation and dining areas.

• Maintains a safe and healthy environment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Inspects kitchen to ensure safety measures are practiced continually.

• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining areas.

• Washes and dries pots, pans, eating utensils, and other cooking equipment.

• Ensures the safe usage and security of culinary equipment.

• Ensures timely delivery of prepared food products.

• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.

• Knowledge of how to prepare well-balance and nutritious meals.

• Knowledge of proper and safe food handling, storage, and disposal requirements.

• Knowledge of methods and procedures of quantity food preparation; kitchen sanitation and safe food storage practices.

• Knowledge of use and care of cooking equipment and utensils; kitchen safety and basic math.

• Skills in preparing food for large groups of people.

• Skills in handling sharp knives, and other cutting utensils.

• Skills in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.

• Ability to safely operate various cooking equipment and kitchen appliances.

• Ability to lead and kitchen staff.

• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and three years' work experience in food preparation.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements

• Must obtain certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid within the first six months of hire.

• Food Handler's card must be obtained within six months after hire.

• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.