Job Announcement: HR2025:29
Position Title: Kitchen/Casual Helper
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Senior Services
Division: Tribal Chair/Tribal Council
Immediate Supervisor: Manager-Dietary
Department Director: Director-SAIL Center
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

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

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.

Primary Objectives
The Kitchen/Casual Helper is a key line-level position responsible for assisting in the kitchen and ensures a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen/dining areas. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the timely delivery of homebound meals provided through the Senior Services Department.
• Ensures that the dining/kitchen areas are kept clean and well maintained.
• Ensures the physical condition of the kitchen/dining areas is maintained in a safe, healthy manner by performing cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Cleans the plate ware, glassware, cooking equipment and utensils involved with the food production and operation of the kitchen/dining areas.
• Assists with the preparation of food products as directed by the Culinary leadership team.
• Helps with serving meals.
• Slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, poultry, and seafood .
• Cleans and maintains the dish room and kitchen areas.
• Informs kitchen leadership of inventory/ supplies needed.
• Stores boxes of food items appropriated when delivered.
• Collects and disposes of waste from the kitchen/dining areas.
• Assists cooks by lifting and moving heavy pots and treys of food items.
• Moves dining room furniture (tables, chairs, etc.) for cleaning purposes.
• Delivers meals to SAIL Center approved homebound participants.
• Assists as needed with various activities for SAIL Center participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate person.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess ServSafe Certification or obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire in this position.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

• Absolute confidentiality.
• Ability to provide all guest with superior customer service and provide any assistance when needed.
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be friendly and courteous at all times.
• Ability to adhere to strict hygiene standards at all times.
• Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat and twist for an extended period of time as well as climb, lift, hold and move objects weighing a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

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.