Full Time Cook at High School

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT### School Cook**UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR** BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION Tohono O'odham High School Sells, AZ**POSITION TITLE & GRADE:** School Cook, CY-7404-02 **POSITION INFORMATION:** Full time, School Year Salary Range$22.54 TO $32.03, Per Hour **LOCATION:** Tohono O'odham High School, Sells, AZANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2026-D54H25-006, Vacancies 1 Issue Date: 09/16/26 Closing Date: 10/07/26 - 03:30 pm, Mountain (Arizona) TimezoneThe Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunitiesfrom early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural andeconomic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and AlaskaNative villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior(DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encouragesapplications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility(DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.### STATEMENT OF DUTIES:**Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.Responsibilities:This School Cook prepares and over sees the preparation of a variety of food items found in breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals or any combination thereof, and a variety of snack, party, and other special food items. Routine work is performed independently, but the more complex assignments pertaining to food preparation will receive technical review and assistance dependent on the level of assignment. The School Cook provides leadership in the school kitchen department with all functions and works in a professional manner with students, co-workers, managers, parents and general public, and promote school mission; maintains sanitation and safety requirements throughout the food service unit and including outside kitchen areas; appropriately sorts and stores food deliveries; INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY:**Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidatesin accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 mustbe submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:**Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive considerationwithout regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.**REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:**This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants withdisabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify thisagency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.**NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE. **High School diploma or GED and one year related experience is required. Successful completion of a one-year (two semesters) or longer full time training program in food service management may be substituted for the years’ experience. School cooks must possess and maintain a valid food handler’s certificate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:** A valid State Driver’s license is a prerequisite, if the position requires operation of a motor vehicle in performance of work. Incumbent may be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary. **Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Occasionally, incumbent may be required to travel for training purposes or attend meetings from the duty station. **BASIS OF RATING:** Once the announcement has closed, all applicants for this position will be rated based upon the extent and quality of their experience, training and/or education as reflected on their resume. The judgement of qualification will be based on materials submitted, therefore, it is the applicants’ advantage to give complete thorough and complete information in a neat and orderly fashion. **Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration if selected.* Contract Length: School Year* Tour of Duty: Full Time (Seasonal)* The Bureau of Indian Education has determined that the duties of this position are **NOT** suitable for telework under any circumstances.* FLSA: Non-Exempt* Position is covered by Bargaining Unit/Union - Federation of Indian Service Employees, American Federation of Teachers Local 4521* One academic year (equivalent to two academic semesters) probationary period may be required.* May require overtime work.* Direct Deposit of pay is required.* Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Education.* This is a Non-Critical Low Risk Position subject to a favorable adjudicated background investigation.The applicant's current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, although the applicant may have previously indicated on applications or other forms that the applicant did not want the current employer to be contacted. If the applicant has a security freeze on their consumer or credit report file, then the agency may not be able to complete the investigation, which can adversely affect the applicant's eligibility for a public trust position or the ability to obtain Federal or contract employment. NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for theinformation they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all requireddocumentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their IndianPreference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOTBE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.****HOW TO APPLY:** **Required Documents**NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:* **Vacancy Announcement Number + Month and year of High School Graduation or date GED information received PLUS name of school, city, and state. + MUST NOT include personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. + MUST NOT include photos of yourself (such inclusion will be an automatic removal from consideration due to inappropriate information). + Only copies of CDLs for Bus Driver positions are acceptable as separate documents from Resume.* **Your work experience must contain the following: + Job Title + Duties + Accomplishments + Employer’s name and address + Supervisor's name and phone number + Starting and ending date (month and year) + Hours per week + Salary* **Claiming Indian Preference**: Form BIA 4432, available at Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (PDF), Verification of Indian Preference for employment, **is required** for claiming Indian Preference. Food Handler’s Certificate: Copy of professional certification or licensure as identified in the qualifications and/or conditions of employment. You must submit a copy of your current and valid professional certification or licensure with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Additional Documents (Optional):*** Cover Letter to resume: Claiming Current or Prior Federal Service: Claiming Additional Education: student advisement and web-print outs are NOT acceptable submissions. Copies of Official or Unofficial College Transcript may be accepted for initial qualifications evaluation or pay setting. Upon tentative selection, you MUST submit Official transcripts for all colleges attended before final job offer can be confirmed.* Claiming Military Service: Future Military Retirees\\*: You are required to submit a copy of your retirement DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) OR certification document\\*\\* OR a copy of your retirement letter AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). Future Separation from the Military\\*: You are required to submit a copy of your most recent DD Form 214 (Member 4 Copy) OR certification document\\*\\* OR a copy of your most recent active duty orders AND a copy of your terminal leave request (if applicable). The \"certification\" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. The Statement of Service must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters, AND the Statement of Service letter must include your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge, Character of Service (i.e. honorable), and, if applicable, when your terminal leave will begin.**Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by10/07/26 - 03:30 pm, Mountain (Arizona).**

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