Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.30
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Benefits
On-call variable hours
competitive hourly wage
Opportunity to serve tribal elders
Cultural respectful working environment
Occasional travel to trainings
Collaborative team atmosphere
Meaningful Community Impact
Job Description
The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe is a vibrant tribal community located in Kingston, Washington, known for its rich cultural heritage and strong commitment to the welfare of its members. The Tribe operates various programs to support its community, focusing on health, nutrition, education, and social services to improve the quality of life for its elders and other Tribal members. Among these initiatives, the Elders Program plays a crucial role by providing essential support, including nutritional services, social activities, and health-related resources to elder members of the Tribe. The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe emphasizes a respectful and culturally appropriate approach to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Basic personal computer skills are required as well as the ability to learn word-processing, spreadsheet and other software programs
- Filing, typing, and record keeping as needed
- Frequently required to walk, sit and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stand and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Local travel required
- Statewide and out of state travel may be required
Job Qualifications
- High school education or completion of GED required
- Two years experience working with older adults
- Experience in large scale meal preparation
- Valid Washington State drivers license
- Able to pass a criminal background fingerprint check and drug screen
Job Duties
- Prepare and cook food for the elders lunch program and ensure meals adhere to USDA required nutritional standards
- Deliver to elders residences of the S'Klallam community when necessary
- Plan cycle menus with Tribal nutritionist
- Participate in large-scale preparation and service of food
- Prepare main entrees as directed and anticipate preliminary preparation for next day's meals
- Prepare meals according to standard recipes, menus, or verbal instructions
- Inspect food being prepared to ensure proper quantity, quality, and handling
- Operate cooking and kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, choppers, shredders, steamers, grills, grinders, steam kettles, fry kettles and other food equipment
- Assist in preparing menus and determining amount of food to meet menu requirements, keep records, make reports, plan meals, adjust recipes to volume of demand
- Accommodate special staff meetings and food preparation for elder population
- Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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