Cook-Sail Center
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Job Description
Position Title: Cook
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Sail Cetner
Division: Tribal Chair/Tribal Council
Immediate Supervisor: ManagerDietary
Department Director: DirectorSail Center
Employment Status: NonExempt
Position Type: Regular FullTime
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (childsensitive)**
Opening Date: Tuesday April 8 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday April 22 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community tradition and progress. As Alabamas only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members preserve our traditions and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust unity and growth we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
Overview
In our hourly positions we look for dedicated individuals who value respect take pride in accountability and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.
Primary Objectives
The Cook is a key linelevel position responsible for preparing food items in a timely manner for our Tribal seniors according to the printed menu. The cook will exercise proper handling of food items and will maintain an organized work area order and will maintain order in refrigeration and storage areas. This job description is not an allinclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance Opportunity Accountability Respect Culture and Honesty.
Essential Functions
- Ensures quality food is prepared and served.
- Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
- Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product specifications.
- Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications.
- Maintains needed inventory levels.
- Assumes special projects as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- One 1 year experience in cooking for large groups required.
- Must possess ServSafe Certification or obtain certification within one 1 year from date of hire in this position.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours as needed.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training leadership development and other events.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully
- Prepares and assembles food onto dishes according to written specifications adhering to quality standards.
- Slices dices and chops fruits vegetables cheeses and cooked meats poultry and seafood.
- Prepares dressings sauces marinades and hors doeuvres.
- Demonstrates proper use of slicing machine mixer and food processor when preparing foods according to standard recipes and specifications.
- Handles meat seafood poultry and produce according to proper foodhandling procedures.
- Reads and follows recipes/specifications and proper rotation for all products.
- Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen.
- Uses grill broiler convection oven steamer tilting kettle and steam jacket kettle to prepare foods according to standard recipes and specifications.
- Observes safety procedures reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Ensures meals are prepared and ready to serve out at specific times as set by the dietary manager.
- Willing to work independently or with team members to carry out the goals of the department.
- Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
- Takes accountability for performance and results.
- Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.
- The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
- Voluntary fulltime benefit offerings include the following medical dental vision and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP) paid time off paid holidays 401K with matching bonuses and COLA increase.
Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.
**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as childsensitive or datasensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
INDIAN PREFERENCE SPOUSAL PREFERENCE OR FIRST GENERATION:
In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements as stated in a job description preference shall be given in the following order: 1 Tribal Member 2 First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member 3 Spouse of Tribal Member 4 Indian 5 NonIndian
In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding preference shall be given in the following order: 1 Indian 2 NonIndian
In order to receive preference the appropriate documentation must be submitted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
