Child Care Cook (Hungry Valley)

Job Title: Child Care Cook (Hungry Valley) Job Vacancy #: RSIC 056-22 Department: Education Job Status: Part-time; Non-Exempt Salary: Up to $16.13 Per Hour DOE Opening date: 04/14/2022 Closing date: 05/14/2022 Position Summary: This position prepares, stores, and serves food to children in the RSIC Hungry Valley Child Care program in accordance with program guidelines. Duties: Prepares snacks and meals based on planned menus and USDA requirements while traditional Native foods and the Pyramid Food Chart concept; Prepares production records for each meal served and other CACFP program requirements; Records number of meals prepared each day, documents daily menu content, purchases and transports food within budgeted guideline, and checks refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily; Monitors nutritional habits of program participants and maintains log of food allergies and communicates with parents about nutritional needs; Maintains cleanliness of kitchen, tools, and equipment; Completes all job-related duties as requested by Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or a GED certificate at time of hire; Age twenty-one (21) at time of hire with eligibility to participate in the RSIC Vehicle Insurance Program; Ability to read and interpret USDA/Nevada Department of Education food service requirements and CACFP requirements; Successfully communicate in English both verbally and in writing; Prior experience in the planning and preparation of meals for at least ten (10) or more children; Ability to pass a TB test within thirty (30) days from date of hire; Ability to complete and maintain Food Handlers’, First Aid, and Adult/Infant CPR certification on an annual basis; Successful completion of pre-employment FBI fingerprinting and drug test. PLEASE NOTE: Hiring preference will be given to qualified tribal members of Reno-Sparks Indian Colony followed by members of other federally recognized tribes. Must pass and comply with the HR Policy 164.905- PL101.630. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony requires a designated candidate to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and confirmation of professional references and certifications.