Cook - Residential Care Specialist

OPENING DATE: May 14, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled 

The Youth Shelter has a 24/7 rotating schedule. This position is primarily 6:00AM-2:00PM with a flexible schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY: Will oversee all aspects of food preparation to ensure residents are served healthy, nutritional and diverse meals and snacks. Will provide confidential direct care and supervision of youth ages 0-18 who are abused, neglected and deprived, includes paraprofessional guidance, intervention in behaviors, documentation of day-to-day behaviors, events and activities. Will maintain a professional child friendly presence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Program director with menu planning and grocery list.
• Ensures food preparation is within health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Develops and maintains charting for safe food storage and disposal.
• Cleans dining areas, food preparation area, cooking surfaces and utensils.
• Provides instruction to residents by directing their day-to-day activities.
• Helps residents develop and achieve personal goals and life skills.
• Inspects living quarters to ensure health and safety standards.
• Participates with residents in cultural events and other community activities.
• Observes, records and reports health symptoms, behaviors and activities of residents.
• Transports residents to and from medical appointments and school activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director.

REPORTS TO: Will report directly to the Program Director and will not have supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

• Must be able to participate with residents in all activities (i.e., walk long distances, stand for long periods, lift, stoop, bend, crawl, squat, or physically exert him/herself in any other way regularly.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Confidential work environment, inside shelter and shelter grounds.
• Will travel with residents to and from school, appointments, events and other activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, and the completion of thirty hours from an accredited college or university; or possess a minimum of one year of experience working with children. Must have prior experience as a cook, be skilled in operating kitchen equipment, and have knowledge of menu planning.
• Must be able to successfully complete all training requirements for sole supervision of residents including but not limited to first aid certification, CPR, and managing aggressive behaviors.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and insurable under the Comanche Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must pass State & Federal background investigation.
• Must submit and pass all Drug Testing.
• Must be able to perform any job-related travel.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)