Job Summary:
This position will work as a Cultural Cook Apprentice at the Cherokee Nation's Immersion Schools. It will be the duty of this position to research and study historically accurate Cherokee/Native foods and create recipes that are conducive to a modern taste palette, to reduce processed foods and replace it with healthier food options.
Job Duties:
Prepares breakfast and lunch for children, administration, and staff in a school setting. Follows menu and CACFP guidelines in preparing conventional and native foods in a pleasing and flavorful presentation. Has knowledge of pediatric general and modified age-appropriate diets. Has knowledge of cooking native and conventional foods using standardized recipes. Has knowledge and practice of high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and safety that are maintained throughout kitchen areas. Interacts with leadership to assure that food meets the overall mission of tribal food sovereignty. Must be open to speaking and learning the Cherokee Language progressively during work hours. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimal supervisory responsibility (i.e. lead position).
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one (1) year of specialized training or education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
At least one (1) year of experience in a related field.
COMPUTER SKILLS
An individual should have knowledge of Internet software.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Within the first (3) months of hire must obtain Food Handlers Certification and CACFP Review.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to wet or humid conditions, and work near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places. The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold/heat (nonweather), risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.