ELDERS KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Elder's Kitchen Assistant

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Elders Kitchen Assistant Coordinator will assist with shopping, prepare and cook lunch, set up and break down tables, clean up for the Elders Program. Pre-clean and sanitize food preparation and serving areas, cooking utensils, and serving ware prior to any preparation of meals. Clean kitchen and cafeteria after meals. Collect $ 5.00 from anyone that is under 55 years of age that participates in the Elders luncheon daily. Will assist with the ordering of food. Will manage daily waste and portion control log; daily tracking of meals served and delivered.

Major tasks and responsibilities include:

1. Stay in compliance with Health Codes pre-clean and sanitize food preparation and serving areas, cooking utensils, and serving ware prior to and preparation of meals.
2. Assist cooking nutritional meal as outlined in Title VI Grant in quantities according to the menu and the number of participants to be served.
3. Clean and sanitize dishes (after each meal), utensils, tables, counters, and kitchen equipment.
4. Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and dining area at all times. Perform duties in an orderly, safe manner, for your safety and the safety of elders.
5. Ensure to use extreme caution when using hazardous equipment Ensure all hazardous materials and equipment supplies are kept in a secure location when not in use.
6. Assist with shopping for each week's meals.
7. Count each meal served, amount of food used in preparing meals and food not used
8. Date all packed foods.
9. Discard outdated foods and log discarded items.
10. Keep a inventory of food when it comes in
11. Ensure portion control with little to no waste.
12. Recode daily cash sales, prepare a weekly cash log and turn into accounting on Fridays
13. Other duties assigned
14. Maintain food production records as required by Title VI guidelines.

Other duties may include a wide range of office and field duties from time to time.

Preference: Indian Preference Policy applies to this and all positions with the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Culinary degree and two years directly related experience
• Or five years directly related experience

Required skills/knowledge/abilities position:

• Possess the ability to accept direction
• Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive work environment
• Must have basic math skills for collecting daily money for meals sold to individuals 55 and younger
• Effectively use verbal, writing and listening skill
• Completes paperwork accurately
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
• Know how to organize and prioritize work and delivery time
• Contributes to day-to-day smooth running of unit or process
• React productively to interruptions and changing conditions

Required conditions of employment:

• Must pass alcohol/drug test at time of hire and throughout employment
• Must pass criminal background check at time of hire and periodically thereafter.

Required licenses or certifications:

• Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Washington State Driver's License and meet the insurability requirements of the Tribe
• Must have and maintain throughout employment a Food Handlers Permit

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 20 + lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to listen, understand customers, and have the ability to translate rules, regulations, and policies
• Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to focused
• Required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.

Desired skills/knowledge/abilities position:

Meal planning and preparation.