PART TIME PRODUCTION COOK / TEMPORARY/CONTRACT

Department:  Food Services

FLSA Status:  Temporary/Contract (Approx 2 months)

Work Schedule:   Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat / 1:30pm-6:30pm  (20 hours per week)

Reports to:  Kitchen Supervisor

Pay Range: $20.06-$27.93 per hour (DOQ/DOE)

Revised Date:  09/02/2022

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.

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:

• 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. 

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)
• Must have a current State Food Handler's Permit
• Serve Safe Certification preferred
• 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
• Experience and/or training working with at-risk adolescents preferred

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The Healing Lodge believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the agency.