Kitchen/ Casual Helper
Atmore, AL
Full Time
Senior Services
Entry Level
Kitchen/ Casual Helper
“Join our team! Help prepare, serve, and deliver meals while making a difference in the lives of others. Apply today!”
Department: Senior Services
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Join Our Mission:
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.
About the Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
We offer the following:
Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
“Join our team! Help prepare, serve, and deliver meals while making a difference in the lives of others. Apply today!”
Department: Senior Services
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Join Our Mission:
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.
About the Role:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to assist with food preparation, meal service, and timely delivery of homebound meals to approved participants.
- Knowledge of basic food handling, kitchen sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
- Ability to clean and maintain kitchen, dining, and dishwashing areas in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and handle food preparation tasks, including cutting, chopping, and portioning food items.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy kitchen equipment, food trays, supplies, and dining room furniture.
- Ability to maintain inventory awareness, organize deliveries, and properly store food supplies.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills when assisting Senior Services participants.
- Ability to work as part of a team, follow instructions, and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
- Must demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and a willingness to assist with various departmental activities as needed.
- 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 possess a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- 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.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and interact courteously with guests and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must demonstrate maturity, dependability, punctuality, and accountability.
- Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and strict hygiene standards.
- Self-motivated with the ability to remain engaged, complete assignments, and overcome challenges.
- Must possess the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
We offer the following:
- 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 volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching,
Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
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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