Prep Cook

Overview

Prep Cook

Revision Date: 8/20/2024

Department:
Education

Employment Status:
Full-Time

Program:
Education Operations

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Food Services Coordinator

Supervises: N/A

Preference: TERO Ordinance 201-01, P.L. 93-638

The Prep Cook is responsible for providing support to the Cook and Assistant Cooks by prepping and measuring ingredients needed for meal preparation, washing dishes, restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies, conducting weekly shopping trips to maintain needed inventory, taking out the trash, and adhering to DEC and USDA guidelines.

• Measures and preps needed ingredients for meals
• Washes dishes, sweeps, mops, cleans equipment (including the grease trap), takes out the garbage, and helps maintain a sanitized environment that meets health code standards
• Restocks ingredients and kitchen supplies as needed
• Supports in the preparation and the cooking of a variety of food following USDA-CACFP guidelines
• Conducts weekly shopping trips with approved inventory list and budget
• Performs as a team member within the kitchen, and when sharing workspace with the other staff
• Respects Tribal equipment, including vehicles
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Chemical Hazards
• Exposure to Extreme Temperatures
• Wet
• Noise
• Vibration
• Burn Hazards
• Mists or Gases

• Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

List Equipment used for job:
Kitchen equipment and appliances

List Tools:
Knives

Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle:
Yes - will drive KIT vehicle

• Local
• In-State

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• One year (1) of experience in culinary field or food service industry

• Experience working with the USDA, Child and Adult Food Program, or the National School Lunch Program
• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities

• Food Worker Card required within 90 days of hire
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain within 90 days of hire

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un ina, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.

Memorandum of Understanding: Serves as documented evidence that the Kenaitze Indian Tribe has expressed the ineligibility of an employee to operate motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, or to operate a personal vehicle on behalf of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe