Head Cook ES

2ND POSTING OPEN FOR ANYONE TO APPLY

POSTING DATE: 5-5-2025

CLOSING DATE: 5-12-2025

WAGE: $17.93 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Cook will perform a variety of duties involved in planning, purchase, storage, preparation and serving of meals to the elderly.  The Head Cook will supervise the cooks.

 STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

All employees of Stockbridge Munsee Community must meet the following qualification:

1.       Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and health screening.

2.       Must be at least 18 years of age, unless otherwise stated on job description.

3.       Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record

4.       Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays

5.       Must obtain and maintain Elder/Youth License as stated on job description.

DUTIES:

1.       Planning menus in cooperation with Elderly Manager, cooks, and Tribal Nutritionist

2.       Responsible for purchase of foods, preparation of  and service to program participants.

3.       Responsible for receipt, storage, and inventory of foods and supplies.

4.       Responsible for maintaining accurate records as required

5.       Responsible for counting and documentation of daily meal receipts

6.       Assist in implementation of food sanitation principles to insure wholesome and safe foods.

7.       Perform custodial duties which include preventive care and maintenance  of equipment, ensure deep cleaning of entire kitchen  on a quarterly basis , and perform other housekeeping duties as needed.

8.       Assist program in special events.

9.       Coordinate budget and purchasing with manager

10.   Must be able to obtain and maintain coverage under the employer’s Employee Dishonesty policy.

11.   Must complete Food Serve Safe training and certification

12.   Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record.

13.   Must be reliable and prompt when reporting to work.

14.   Required to attend job related, in-service, meetings, and training to maintain professional and technical knowledge.

15.   Must adhere to tribal law and other applicable laws as well as tribal personnel policies and procedures.

16.   May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.

17.   The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       High school Diploma or GED required.

2.       Must have at least one year of supervisory kitchen experience.

3.       Must have at least three years of cooking work experience.

4.       Basic math skills a must ability to break down recipes.

5.       Must be able to prepare and cook successfully a nutritional meal that meets the nutritional requirements and is taste approved by the elders.

6.       Must be able to follow verbal and written direction.

7.       Must have effective, oral communication skills.

8.       Must maintain good personal hygiene which is essential in performing assigned duties.

9.       Must submit and p