Senior Meals Cook/Server

Position Overview:

Plan and prepare meals for SVT Senior Meals Program and Seldovia Conference Center. Support other areas of the Senior Citizens Program such as events and Bingo.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create, plan and prepare monthly menus and meals

Research and devise food recipes

Estimate expected food consumption and order/prepare accordingly

Maintain inventory of supplies

Generate monthly reports

Cleans and maintains food preparation areas as determined by law and SVT Policy

Support SVT Senior Meal and Conference Center Programs

Maintain mailing list of elders

Print monthly menus and mail to elders

Supervise Senior Meals Server staff

Set up tables and dinner settings

Set up beverage table and make coffee

Launder tablecloths and soiled linens after each meal.

Maintain professional atmosphere for Elders and guests

Conduct Bingo gaming

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

2+ years’ experience as a cook.

Current Food Handler Certificate Required, CPR/First Aid. Both provided by SVT.

Basic computer knowledge.

TB Testing upon hire

Mandatory Reporter training – provided by SVT

Knowledge of various cooking methods such as grilling, baking, boiling, etc.

Ability to follow sanitation procedures

Ability to work as a member of a team

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary arts education a plus.

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Employment Requirements

Background check

FBI fingerprinting

Preemployment drug-testing

Work Environment

Seldovia Village Tribe is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free work environment. This job requires the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Protective rubber or latex work gloves. This job requires the sense of smell and the sense of taste.

Physical Requirements

Position requires standing and walking for long periods of time

Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects or controls. Use hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Repetitive movements

Bending and twisting of the body

Must be able to see details of objects that are up to a few feet away

Speak clearly and in English so listeners can understand

React quickly

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Protective rubber or latex work gloves.

Lift/Carry: 50 lbs or less

Push/Pull: 50 lbs or less

Work Environment

Seldovia Village Tribe is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free work environment. This job requires the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Protective rubber or latex work gloves. This job requires the sense of smell and the sense of taste. Environment may be noisy, busy, and stressful.