Elders Meals Specialist

Job Title: Elders Meals Specialist Department: Elders Reports To: Elders Services Coordinator Location: Location Status: Non-Exempt (NE10)/ Full Time Wage: $18.
52 - $23.
15 Open Date: February 28, 2024 Close Date: March 9, 2024 SUMMARY The Elders Meals Specialist is responsible for preparing all food served through the Gun Lake Elders meals program.
This position handles safety and food sanitation compliance, as well as training of any support staff or volunteer participants.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or G.
E.
D certificate required Four years of experience in large-scale food preparation, high volume cooking including meal/menu planning Current Accredited Food Safety Certification at Manager level (i.
e.
, ServSafe, American Safety Council) Experience working with budget/fiscal accountability Experience working with Elderly or Native Elder population Working knowledge of Windows XP, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, internet search functions and word processing programs DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following: Provides lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work Prepares meals, including for home delivery, following meal-time schedule and established temperature guidelines; prepares meals and food products according to standard recipes and/or other specifications Inspects food preparation areas and equipment to ensure proper sanitary and safety procedures are met; demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality and integrity; regularly checks and records storage temperatures Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served; prepares periodic and special reports Operates cleaning and cooking equipment; participates in the cleaning of the kitchen areas and equipment; ensures proper storage of tools and equipment and the security of the storeroom Ensures that production meets health, sanitation and quality standards established by the food industry and government agencies Receives supplies and verifies the accuracy of deliveries; consults with supervisor on resolution of discrepancies Ensures proper storage of tools and equipment; performs complete inventories of food and supplies; stocks supply as needed; orders supplies as approved by supervisor May perform transportation or delivery as required Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic supervisory principles and practices Principles, methods and equipment used in meal preparation in an institutional setting Culinary operations and nutritional service requirements Basic arithmetic Inventory control and record keeping principles and practices Safe work practices and sanitation related to food preparation and service Standard office practices and procedures, including records management Communicating effectively in oral and written forms Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone Must have high level of accuracy and attention to detail Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical institutional kitchen setting and use institutional kitchen equipment Strength to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds Vision to read printed materials and computer screens Stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone Work is subject to performance under exposure to temperature extremes, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Possess Michigan Driver’s License and be insurable on company policy ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent First Aid, CPR and Elder abuse training/certification within three months of date of employment Ability and willingness to travel, locally and out of state, for program requirements, meetings and continuing education May require non-traditional work hours that vary from week to week including working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to meet position deadlines and requirements; including the ability to respond immediately in case of a system malfunction SECURITY SENSITIVE This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to added provisions.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.
These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
All applicants must be able to show their US work authorization during the employment verification process.
The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.
Indian Preference The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.
EMPLOYER BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION The Gun Lake Tribe offers a competitive base salary and the best benefits package around Medical, dental, vision and telehealth coverage for employee and all dependents, with no employee premium! Paid Time Off and 15 paid Holidays Short-and-long term disability coverage Life insurance for the employee, spouse and their dependents 401K/Roth retirement plan with employer matching contributions Employee Assistance Program Employee Wellness Program Voluntary Benefits: AFLAC and Flexible Spending Account, additional life insurance On-site gym, free memberships for entire household One hour paid lunch break TO APPLY You are required to register and apply through our online employment portal to be considered for this position.
https://gunlaketribe-nsn.
gov/employment/ If you require assistance or to apply in person, please call 269.
397.
1780, to schedule an appointment.