Cook (Family Services)

Atmore, AL
Full Time
Family Services
Experienced

Job Announcement: HR2024:126
Position Title: Cook
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Family Services
Division: Health & Human Services
Immediate Supervisor: Manager-Dietary
Department Director:  Director-Family Services 
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Overall Objectives of Position
The Cook is responsible for meal planning and preparing food items in a timely manner for our Tribal seniors according to the printed menu. The Cook will exercise proper handling of food items, will maintain an organized work area, and will maintain order in all refrigeration and storage areas. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Cook is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs. The Cook is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.

Primary Responsibilities of the Cook

  • Ensures quality food is prepared and served.
  • Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
  • Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product specifications.
  • Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications.
  • Maintains needed inventory levels.
  • Assumes special projects as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate person.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

  • Prepares and assembles food onto dishes according to written specifications, adhering to quality standards.
  • Slices, dices, and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and cooked meats, poultry, and seafood.
  • Prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, and hors d’oeuvres.
  • Demonstrates proper use of slicing machine, mixer and food processor when preparing foods according to standard recipes and specifications.
  • Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food-handling procedures.
  • Reads and follows recipes/specifications and proper rotation for all products.
  • Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen.
  • Uses grill, broiler, convection oven, steamer, tilting kettle and steam jacket kettle to prepare foods according to standard recipes and specifications.
  • Observes safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Ensures meals are prepared and ready to serve out at specific times as set by the dietary manager.
  • Serves food to residents in a timely manner.
  • Cleans the kitchen facilities in accordance to quality standards.
  • Willing to work independently or with team members to carry out the goals of the department.

Education/License/Certification and Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • One (1) year of employment experience in cooking for large groups required.
  • Certification from a culinary school preferred.
  • Must possess ServSafe Certification or obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire in this position.

Skills Required

  • Must be able slice, dice and chop fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cooked meats, poultry and seafood.
  • Must be able to respond to visual and audio cues.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes.
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid (indoor) conditions, hot liquids and surfaces, and moderate noise levels.
  • Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
  • Must meet successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
  • Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
  • Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this positions

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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