PART-TIME PRODUCTION COOK - Healing Lodge of The Seven Nations

Department:  Food Services

FLSA Status:  Part-Time / Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Work Schedule:   Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat: 1:30pm-6:30pm

Reports to:  Kitchen Supervisor

Pay Range: $19.44-27.07/hour (DOQ/DOE) 

The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations is a residential treatment facility for adolescents (13- 17 y/o) and outpatient clinical care. The Healing Lodge treatment program integrates traditional, spiritual and cultural values with chemical dependency and mental health counseling to create a holistic approach toward healing. Residents include both Native and non-Native youth from all areas of the country.

·         This position is part-time and does not qualify for benefits.

Under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor you would perform the following: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare meals and snacks according to planned menu
2. Clean, sanitize and organize work areas, equipment, utensils and service station
3. Serve residents, staff and guests in a professional, efficient and friendly manner
4. Prep dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking
5. Clean machines/appliances used in the kitchen
6. Maintain inventory and stock levels of food items and paper supplies and unload/store deliveries
7. Added tasks as assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, or carrying of equipment and materials
• Walking and standing on quarry tile floors
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and fumes
• Must have full function of hands and finger and able to handle knives and serving items
• Must have ability to verbally communicate and have proficient hearing
• Job requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Work may be performed:in fluctuating temperatures, including heat from cooking and cleaning equipment and cold from walk-in storage and freezers

• Work is performed in kitchen environment using equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, mixers, knives, etc.
• noise level in the work environment is moderate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience operating kitchen equipment and cooking utensils in a food service facility
• Must have knowledge of regulations and procedures used in food preparation, serving and storage
• Experience and/or training working with at-risk adolescents preferred

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

·         Food Handler’s Card

·         Employment is contingent upon participation and favorable results in the following pre-employment requirements: Drug Screen, Background Checks, Reference Checks, Driver’s License Verification (if applicable), Education Verification and License Certification Verification.