Cook/Vaya Chin, AZ

Position Summary

The position is located in Vaya Chin, AZ. Under close supervision, plans and prepares nutritious, well-balanced meals. Maintains health standards in cleanliness of food preparation areas, utensils, and equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks according to established policies, procedures, and nutritional guidelines.
• Provide monthly food supplies ordering and daily meal count reports.
• Place orders for food and food service related items to ensure that adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Pick-up food supplies at local supermarket as required and deliver food trays to outlying areas as required.
• Ensures safety guidelines and other applicable procedures are applied in the food preparation and dining areas and maintains a healthy environment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Washes and dries pots, pans, eating utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensures the safe usage and security of culinary equipment.
• Ensures the timely delivery of prepared food products to establishments served.
• Ensures preservation of foods and other ingredients are stored at recommended temperatures to minimize waste.
• Provides customer service and other job related duties as required in food services delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Skill in handling sharp knives, and other cutting utensils.
• Skill in providing superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Ability to safely operate various cooking equipment and kitchen appliances.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to work in open work environments as well as in confined and secured buildings.
• 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 work independently and meet strict time lines.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and six months food service industry work experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

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 three (3) months of hire.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.