Child Care Cook (open until filled)

Job Details: Job Location: Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma - Pawnee, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Government, Childcare CookDepartment: Education Program: Pawnee Nation Learning Center   Reports To: Learning Center Manager/Learning Center Assistant Manager Level: Entry  Classification: Non-Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time POSITION OVERVIEW Under direct supervision of the Learning Center Manager and/or the Learning Center Assistant Manager, prepares breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all children in the Child Care Program, develops menus, purchases food, and maintains daily records according to USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines Essential Functions  Prepares breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for all children in the Child Care Program.  Follows general nutritional requirements in preparation of meals and snacks.  Adheres to meal patterns established by USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.   Develops weekly menus in accordance with USDA requirements; Records substitutions   Washes and sanitizes dishes and utensils used to prepare food.   Maintains a sanitary kitchen and food preparation area by cleaning and/or disinfecting stove, countertops, and other kitchen surfaces on a daily basis.  Maintains a sanitary kitchen and food storage areas by cleaning and/or disinfecting refrigerator, freezer, storage cabinets, and other kitchen surfaces on an as needed basis.  Coordinates weekly food orders with the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager.  Coordinates orders for bulk items and paper goods with the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager.  Complies with State of Oklahoma Health Sanitation Requirements.  Provides notification of kitchen problems and/or concerns to the Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager.   Performs other duties as assigned by the Learning Center Director and/or Learning Center Assistant Director and within the scope of the position.  Coordinates seasonal menus with Learning Center Manager and/or Learning Center Assistant Manager   Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education Minimum: High School or GED. Preferred: Food Handlers Permit. Working knowledge of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Experience Minimum: One year experience working as a cook in the food industry.  **Must possess a Food Handlers Permit or be willing to attend training in order to obtain one. ** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate must demonstrate: Computer:  Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook, & Internet Explorer, etc.  Communication:  Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with parents and legal guardians, supervisory personnel, co-workers, and outside agencies.  Ability to establish and maintain nurturing relationships with students.  Ability to establish and maintain a respectful line of communication with coworkers and supervisors.   Miscellaneous:  Must be able to pass a background check.  Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable with the Nation’s insurance carrier.  Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.  Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.  Ability to learn and follow State of Oklahoma Health Sanitation requirements.  Ability to learn and follow USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.  Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge/understanding of general nutrition requirements.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; use hands to fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk between sites to deliver meals.  The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is generally performed in a kitchen setting within a childcare setting, with a moderate to high noise level.  There is regular interaction with the public, other agencies, and employees.  Tight time constraints and multiple demands from several people are common.  Travel may be required for training, meetings, food purchases, and other events.