Food Service Cook-Tribal School

Announcement #

2025-228

Issue Date:

07-23-25

Closing Date:

08-05-25

Food Service Cook

Tribal School

Department of Human Services

Hourly Wage: $15.90/Regular/Full-Time

Employee is responsible to provide assistance to prepare and serve daily meals at the Yakama Nation Tribal School. Provides assistance to the Food Service Manager to prepare menus, food items, and trays. Assists to clean kitchen area and wash cooking equipment. This position requires the individual to think clearly, completely to plan tasks for each menu, and to organize staff and students to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch.

Examples of Work Performed:

Participates in nutrition training with Food Service Manager and Nutritionist.

Prepares food items and maintains kitchen area pursuant to USDA guidelines and Tribal School Performance Standards.

Assists to prepare breakfast and lunch meals for students, staff, and visitors.

Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare meals.

Washes cooking equipment & utensils and cleans kitchen area.

Ensures applicable health and sanitation practices are strictly followed.

Provides assistance to maintain inventory of food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment.

Assists with accountability and receiving of supplies and food items.

Ensures supplies and food items are properly stored.

Assists to prepare a list and shop for food items and supplies.

As needed, provides assistance to maintain meal count of students, staff, and visitors.

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands; reach with hands and arms.

As instructed, performs assigned duties with some independence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Knowledge of methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.

Knowledge of food storage methods, food service lines setup and temperature requirements.

Skills in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.

Ability to implement safe methods and practices of food preparation and service.

Ability to practice and maintain sound health measures that help prevent illness or disease.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Ability to apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of successful work experience as a cook or related field.

Must possess a current Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Must possess a current First Aid/CPR Card or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

Required to pass pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Must have no history of child abuse and neglect.

Must have no history of drug and alcohol abuse.

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.

Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Requirements:

Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts course of study from an institute of higher education.