JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Early Education/Hinckley EHS School
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Coordinator
SALARY RANGE: $37,440-$52,000

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

SUMMARY:
The Early Education Cook is responsible to assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of food, cleaning, sanitizing and storing of food and utensils, dishes, etc. in an orderly and sanitary manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in food preparation, cafeteria helper or combined education and experience equivalent.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Ability to read, decipher, and follow proper procedures and directions.
• Physically able to handle large quantities of food.
• Freedom from contagious disease.
• Experience in and sensitively to Native American culture.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Background investigation required that shows no theft or fraud above a misdemeanor, no felony drug conviction and no sexual or crimes-against-a-person conviction at any level.
• A staff person with direct contact with or access to children in care must disclose the arrest, conviction, and applicant background information if that staff person:
(a) has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed:

1. a crime against a child;
2. an act of physical or sexual abuse;
3. neglect;
4. a felony;
5. the same or similar crimes as those in this subsection listed in the laws of another state or of the United States or of any Tribal law;
   (b) has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed any misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children. The Licensing Committee may evaluate the nature and time of a misdemeanor assault charge as well as other types of misdemeanor crimes not specified in this section to determine whether employment is appropriate.
   8 MLBSA § 1212(a-b).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepares all main entrée items and oversee the preparation of salads, snacks, beverages and desserts.
• Listen to program participant complaints and concerns and respond appropriately.
• Manage inventory to include dating and rotating stock; order food, supplies, and related equipment, and maintains proper records.
• Monitor the temperature of cold storage devices.
• Maintain proper sanitation in the food preparation areas at all times.
• Report safety or sanitation issues to supervisor or environmental services staff.
• Ensure all food is prepared, served, and stored in accordance with standard food preparation and service guidelines to ensure prevention of food borne illnesses.
• Prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Ensure that each person on a special diet gets the correct meal.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Nature of work is such that incumbent experiences infrequent periods of modest stress levels due to workload.
• Work is almost exclusively in doors in a controlled climate area. However, kitchen temperatures can become uncomfortable at times.
• May involve exposure to heat and humidity or hazards such as cuts and burns.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Hours are typically 8-5, but possibly with some extra hours.
• Travel is not required.