Youth Activities Cook

Tacoma, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Open: March 27 2026Close: April 10 2026Job Title: CookDepartment: Youth ActivitiesReports To: DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 892 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Supervises administers and maintains the Youth Center Food Program and all related food services in addition to food service staff Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlans makes necessary purchases prepares and serves afternoon snack and dinner daily in addition breakfast and lunch during school breaks to the children according to the guidelines specified by the PTHA and posts menus in compliance with the PTHA menu changes must comply with all applicable standards and be approved by the stores and rotates foodCoordinates the food service program with other parent involvement activities and other center functions and assists teachers with food and cooking experiences they plan for in the in and/or conducts in-service training programs about role of nutrition in child development and help meet needs of children in relation to the meal-service program in accordance with the staff training requirements of the PTHA duties professionally and appropriately each day in a timely manner upkeep and maintenance of work space sanitation of food surfaces oven fridge freezer floors and cabinets. Cleans kitchen all dishes meal carts and maintains a sanitary work Lead Cook will need to ensure and instruct that only authorized kitchen personnel enter and remain in the kitchen to maintain a safe and sanitary time effectively getting food to the classrooms at scheduled meal and snack addition getting cleaning and sanitation completed dishes washed in timely manner and food order put and know all child allergies ensure no child is offered food that may cause an allergic other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years cooking experience; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience however previous cook experience is required. Must have current valid Food Handlers license. Must be able to pass state background check clearance to work in a child center and be able to obtain a food handlers SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or CertificatesFood handlers permit Test First Aid/CPR certification have and maintain a valid state drivers pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically throughout Skills and AbilitiesAbility to manage food inventory control and basic nutritional DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually is performed in a kitchen Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. 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