Child Care Cook (Hungry Valley)

Child Care Cook (Hungry Valley)

Job Vacancy #: RSIC 056-22

Department: Education

Job Status: Part-time; Non-Exempt

Salary: Up to $16.13 Per Hour DOE

Opening date: 04/14/2022

Closing date: 05/14/2022

Position Summary:

This position prepares, stores, and serves food to children in the RSIC Hungry Valley Child Care program in accordance with program guidelines.

Duties:

• Prepares snacks and meals based on planned menus and USDA requirements while traditional Native foods and the Pyramid Food Chart concept;
• Prepares production records for each meal served and other CACFP program requirements;
• Records number of meals prepared each day, documents daily menu content, purchases and transports food within budgeted guideline, and checks refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily;
• Monitors nutritional habits of program participants and maintains log of food allergies and communicates with parents about nutritional needs;
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, tools, and equipment;
• Completes all job-related duties as requested by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate at time of hire;
• Age twenty-one (21) at time of hire with eligibility to participate in the RSIC Vehicle Insurance Program;
• Ability to read and interpret USDA/Nevada Department of Education food service requirements and CACFP requirements;
• Successfully communicate in English both verbally and in writing;
• Prior experience in the planning and preparation of meals for at least ten (10) or more children;
• Ability to pass a TB test within thirty (30) days from date of hire;
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Handlers', First Aid, and Adult/Infant CPR certification on an annual basis;
• Successful completion of pre-employment FBI fingerprinting and drug test.

PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference will be given to qualified tribal members of Reno-Sparks Indian Colony followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. Must pass and comply with the HR Policy 164.905- PL101.630. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and confirmation of professional references and certifications.

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony offers excellent benefit packages which include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Retirement & other voluntary insurances.