Cook, Senior

Overview

The position is located in Sells, AZ.

Under general supervision, supervises and oversees the kitchen and trains staff; plans and prepares nutritious, well-balanced meals. Maintains cleanliness of food preparation areas, kitchen, utensils and equipment.

Note: Depending on area of assignment, the incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below.

• Leads and trains cooks, prepares, cooks and serves meals and cleans kitchen and dining area.
• Plans and prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks according to established policies, procedures, and nutritional guidelines.
• Prepares and adheres to weekly menus, including documenting any substitutions to the menus.
• Stores, labels, and dates food properly.
• Submits monthly food reports, daily meal counts, and food service reports on a timely basis.
• Orders food and food service related items to ensure that adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Ensures safety guidelines and other applicable procedures are applied in the food preparation and dining areas.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Inspects kitchen to ensure safety measures are practiced continually.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining areas.
• Washes and dries pots, pans, eating utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Ensures the safe usage and security of culinary equipment.
• Ensures timely delivery of prepared food products.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of how to prepare well-balanced and nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of proper and safe food handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures of quantity food preparation; kitchen sanitation and safe food storage practices.
• Knowledge of use and care of cooking equipment and utensils; kitchen safety and basic math.
• Skill in preparing food for large groups of people.
• Skill in handling sharp knives, and other cutting utensils.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to safely operate various cooking equipment and kitchen appliances.
• Ability to lead kitchen staff.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• 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 maintain privileged confidential information.

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and three years' work experience in food preparation.

• 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 six months after 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.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.