Cook needed for Assisted Living

Job Title

Under supervision, assists in planning, preparing, cooking and serving meals and cleaning the kitchen and surrounding work area at the Senior Center or other designated sites.

Major Tasks And Responsibilities

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

Assists in preparing, cooking and serving food.

Receives and stores food and cleaning supplies.

Cleans work site; maintains good housekeeping and sanitary conditions.

Maintain Washington State Health Code standards.

Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Education - Experience And Training For Position

Graduation from high school or equivalent and six (6) months of commercial cooking experience or experience preparing a variety of food in large quantities is required.

Specific Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Required For Position

Knowledge: food preparation and cooking, food service equipment, basic nutritional guidelines, Washington State Health and Fire codes, safety and sanitation procedures; Skills: cooking, baking and serving high-quality, nutritious meals, oral and written communications, working as a team member.

Physical Requirements

Frequently required to stand, bend, reach, and lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Frequently exposed to high temperatures and liquids while cooking. Occasionally exposed to freezing temperatures while storing and retrieving food from cold storage. Continuous use of close vision.

Licenses Or Certifications Required

State of Washington Food Handler's Permit; A valid Washington State driver's license may be required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe