Cook

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Regular Full-Time Seasonal position. (Non-Exempt)

• Applicant must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license within ninety (90) days of employment.

• Applicant must obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s card and a ServSafe certification within ninety (90) days of employment. Note: Applicant must submit a copy to application.

• Applicant must obtain an I.H.S. certificate of physical exam within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Applicant must obtain a First Aid/CPR certificate within ninety (90) days of employment.

• Applicant must possess a TB skin exam certification within ninety (90) days of employment.

• Work schedule: Applicant may be required to work beyond normal business hours to support program activities outlined in Head Start Program Performance Standards which may also include weekends and some holidays.

• Applicant must be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of employment and be able to maintain clearance card.

• Applicant will be subject to and must pass a background investigation with a favorable determination. The results of a background check shall only be used for the purpose of determining an individual’s suitability for employment. Applicants who provide false or misleading information in their application or authorization may be eliminated from any further consideration. Note: Applicants must meet this requirement by completing Item No. 15., on the Application for Employment.

• Applicant must complete a "Child Care & Indian Child Care Worker Position" form to determine your suitability for tribal employment, to authorize a background investigation, and to certify the accuracy of all information in your application. Under P.L. 101-630 Indian Child Protection Act, anyone who answers in the affirmative will be found ineligible and unsuitable for employment with the San Carlos Apache Tribe.  If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired or you may be terminated after you begin work.

• In accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe Drug and Alcohol Policy, all potential employees will be tested for the presence of controlled substances as part of the pre-employment selection process. Applicants who fail to pass the drug test will be ineligible for employment and may not reapply for twelve (12) months thereafter.  This policy has been adopted to provide drug-free work sites and to prohibit working while under the influence of alcohol.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Cook under the general supervision of the Center Supervisor and the general oversight of the Nutrition Manager and the Director, the Cook plans and prepares monthly menus based on USDA recommended requirements and standards.  The Cook is responsible for accurate recordkeeping, inventory and reporting to the Nutrition Manager or designee on monthly basis.  The Cook is also responsible for the clean and sanitary condition of the kitchen area and must maintain accurate kitchen inventory.  The inventory shall be submitted with the overall center inventory.  Assist in the classroom during nutritional activities, directly involved in hands on cooking experience and supervise the children in nutrition unit.  Provide safety techniques in classroom area and incorporate in the lesson plan.  Assist in lesson planning, meetings and parent teacher conferences relative to nutrition, health and education components.  Join the children and teaching staff at the table during each meal time, including snacks.  Serve meals in family style at each meal time in accordance with the Head Start performance standards.  Submit accurate reports to the Nutrition Manager for reimbursement claims.  Maintain accurate attendance log of children being served at each meal for reporting requirements in both sessions.  Prepare food for special occasions under the direction of Center Supervisor and/or Nutrition Manager.  Order all food and kitchen supplies through the Nutrition Manager or Head Start Director.  Attend any nutritional trainings, workshops or conferences. Some trainings may be in reference to students, families, or working with others.  Cooks are responsible for making sure they attend all trainings that are provided for them with the assistance of the cook supervisor and the Nutrition Manager. Maintain attendance log for timesheet purposes.  Develop nutritional activities for families as home project and include various activities in monthly newsletter.  Attend all staff meetings and workshops relevant to Head Start.  Maintain current health and food handler’s cards and post in conspicuous area of classroom at all times.  The Cook may be designated as a substitute rider on the bus for afternoon sessions under the direction of the Center Supervisor or Head Teacher.  Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Requirements:

High School Graduation or Equivalent.  High school graduation or equivalent means the applicant has received a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) equivalency certificate or proficiency certificate from a State or territorial-level Board of Department of Education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, candidates must have had six (6) months of specialized experience.

Specialized experience is experience in meal planning, preparation techniques, and serving meals to a large group or a job related field.   Examples of the type of experience that will be credited are shown above under “Duties and Responsibilities”.

Physical Requirement:  Applicant must be in good physical condition to lift at least thirty (30) lbs. and be able to work long hours that may require working indoors, outdoors, standing for long periods of time, and lifting heavy pots or water containers.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________EVALUATION METHOD AND RANKING FACTORS: Evaluation will be made of the extent to which experience, education, training, self-development, and/or awards demonstrate that basically qualified candidates possess the Ranking Factors-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) described below.

1. Knowledge of San Carlos Apache Tribe Personnel Manual and Head Start Policies and Procedures.
2. Knowledge of USDA standards and cooking techniques.
3. Knowledge of preparing and prepping a variety of foods using kitchen appliances and equipment.
4. Knowledge of safety procedures and sanitary guidelines.
5. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with children, staff and parents.
6. Ability to work in an environment subject to noise changing priorities.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records.
8. Ability to work with little or no supervision.

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Persons who submit incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide and may not, therefore, receive full credit for their veteran preference determination, Indian preference, education, training and/or experience.

• All material submitted for consideration under this announcement becomes the property of Human Resources Office and is subject to verification. Therefore, careful attention should be given to the information provided.  Fraudulent statements or any form of misrepresentation in the application process could result in loss of consideration for this position and/or a determination of unsuitability for tribal employment.

• Additional or alternate selections may be made from the eligibility list within 30 days from the date the selection list was issued. The positions to be filled must have the same title and have the same qualification requirements.  However, if there are no Indian preference candidates left on the certificate, the vacancy must be re-announced.

• INDIAN PREFERENCE: It is the goal of the San Carlos Apache Tribe to employ as many tribal members as possible in tribal positions.  Therefore, all other qualifications being equal, tribal members will receive hiring preference over other Indian Preference eligible and non-Indian Preference eligible.  Preference for employment will be granted to qualified individuals, in the following order:

1. Enrolled member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe with Veteran’s Preference
2. Enrolled member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe
3. Native American spouse of an enrolled tribal member or Native American parent of enrolled tribal member
4. Other Native American
5. Non-Indian spouse or Non-Indian parent of enrolled tribal member
6. Non-Indian

It is also the goal of the San Carlos Apache Tribe to provide the best services possible to tribal members.  In furthering the Tribe’s efforts to insure retention of tribal members and to provide job opportunities to tribal members, non-tribal member employees upon hiring shall, as part of the hiring agreement, agree to provide training and development to tribal members to allow them to become qualified for jobs which non-tribal member employees hold.  The Tribal Preference policy applies to hiring, placement, and promotion, transfer or lay off, treatment during employment, and selection for training.

• VETERANS PREFERENCE AND INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies may be given to honorably discharged veterans who are enrolled members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Except for Indian preference, consideration will be given without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, partisan politics, physical or mental handicap, marital status, age, membership or non-membership in any employee organization, or sexual orientation.