Job Location

CLOSING DATE: OTF

POSITION: Cook

SALARY: DOE

REPORTS TO: PSIS Principal

LOCATION: Paschal Sherman Indian School; Omak, WA

Basic Functions: This position has the responsibility of the USDA Food Service Program for 200 children who are enrolled at Paschal Sherman Indian School. Plan and prepare meals for school/community gatherings up to 500 people. Responsibilities include general cleaning duties of the kitchen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and previous experience in cooking for large groups of people, planning meals, ordering food/kitchen supplies, records management and reporting, and mathematical skills.
• Requires a valid Washington State Drivers License and must be eligible for Tribal insurance.
• Requires a Food Handlers card.
• Requires a First Aid/CPR Card or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Requires submitting proof of degree, transcripts, certifications, and THREE written letters of recommendation upon applying.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of basic nutrition and food preparation.
• Requires knowledge of cultural foods and ability to incorporate them.
• Requires ability to plan and prepare nutritious and palatable meals for children according to USDA requirements as well as PSIS standards.
• Requires ability to maintain and complete daily and monthly records/reports.
• Requires ability to assist in scheduled USDA Food Services monitoring, audit, and compliance reviews.
• Requires ability to assist in nutritional assessments of children.
• Requires ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and subordinates.
• Requires attending training, workshops, and courses relating to the position when authorized.
• Requires ability to provide Janitorial services to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Requires signing PSIS Confidentiality Oath Form.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, 509-634-2846. jaycee.ferguson.hrs@colvilletribes.com