Yurok Tribe
Salary: $38,288.64 - $59,321.60 Annually
Location : Klamath, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 202500093
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Education
Opening Date: 07/29/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is under the general supervision of the Head Start Site Supervisor. The Cook will prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for the children and provide nutrition education to the staff, parents and children in accordance with the policies of the Child Care Food Program and the Head Start Federal Performance Standards.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Provide monthly menus for review by the Nutrition Consultant that are nutritionally balanced and meet the requirements of the Child Care Food Program and Head Start Performance Standards.
2.Purchase, prepare and serve food to meet the requirements of the reviewed menus.
3.Participate with infants/toddlers and children in mealtimes or when doing nutrition activities.
4.Document and accommodate for any food allergies or special food requirements of enrolled Head Start and Early Head Start children.
5.Maintain accurate and up to date production records as required by the Child Care Food Program including inventories, food production records, menu plans and meal attendance records.
6.Jointly, with the Center Teacher, plan and implement a minimum of one classroom nutrition project monthly.
7.Provide nutrition education to toddlers and children, staff and parents as needed.
8.Clean and maintain kitchen and food service utensils and equipment facilities and food storage areas to meet Environmental Health and Safety Standards.
9.Uphold the confidentiality of child and family information according to the confidentiality policy.
10.Communicate and work effectively with other staff members and parents.
11.Ensure formula and/or baby food for infants is on site as needed for enrolled Early Head Start classrooms.
12.Prepare cultural food and/or introduce cultural foods to enhance a culturally enriched environment.
13.Maintain a daily health & safety checklist in an organized binder.
14.Other duties as assigned to meet health and safety needs of the program.
15.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1.G3: High school diploma and six months experience.
2.Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3.Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Demonstrated knowledge of basic nutrition requirements of children and be able to plan appropriate meals.
2.Ability to keep accurate records and to complete the basic math task necessary for accurate record keeping.
3.Ability to communicate well with staff members, children and parents.
4.Familiarity with the cultures and traditions of the local tribes.
5.Knowledge of necessary precautions when dealing with cleaning chemicals and supplies.
6.Ability to use initiative in the completion of tasks.
7.Must have a current food handler's permit.
8.Must provide documentation of a pre-employment and annual health screening showing that the employee is free of communicable diseases and is physically capable of doing the job.
9.Must provide pre-employment and annual documentation of a negative TB test or chest x-ray.
10.Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of immunization or immunity for all currently recommended childhood immunizations. If an employee is missing required immunizations the must be completed within six months of hire.
11.Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of receiving Hepatitis B vaccine. The entire series of Hepatitis B immunizations must be completed within six months of hire.
12.Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of enrollment in a course of current certification in Infant & Child, Pediatric, Community, or Universal First Aid and CPR. Must provide First Aid and CPR certificates within three months of hire. Must maintain valid First Aid and CPR cards during duration of employment.
13.Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
7. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
8. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*Employee Assistance Program
16 Paid Holidays free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
01
Are you a member of any federally recognized tribes? If so, please indicate which tribe?
Required Question
Location : Klamath, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 202500093
Division: Health & Human Services
Department: Education
Opening Date: 07/29/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is under the general supervision of the Head Start Site Supervisor. The Cook will prepare nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for the children and provide nutrition education to the staff, parents and children in accordance with the policies of the Child Care Food Program and the Head Start Federal Performance Standards.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Provide monthly menus for review by the Nutrition Consultant that are nutritionally balanced and meet the requirements of the Child Care Food Program and Head Start Performance Standards.
2.Purchase, prepare and serve food to meet the requirements of the reviewed menus.
3.Participate with infants/toddlers and children in mealtimes or when doing nutrition activities.
4.Document and accommodate for any food allergies or special food requirements of enrolled Head Start and Early Head Start children.
5.Maintain accurate and up to date production records as required by the Child Care Food Program including inventories, food production records, menu plans and meal attendance records.
6.Jointly, with the Center Teacher, plan and implement a minimum of one classroom nutrition project monthly.
7.Provide nutrition education to toddlers and children, staff and parents as needed.
8.Clean and maintain kitchen and food service utensils and equipment facilities and food storage areas to meet Environmental Health and Safety Standards.
9.Uphold the confidentiality of child and family information according to the confidentiality policy.
10.Communicate and work effectively with other staff members and parents.
11.Ensure formula and/or baby food for infants is on site as needed for enrolled Early Head Start classrooms.
12.Prepare cultural food and/or introduce cultural foods to enhance a culturally enriched environment.
13.Maintain a daily health & safety checklist in an organized binder.
14.Other duties as assigned to meet health and safety needs of the program.
15.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1.G3: High school diploma and six months experience.
2.Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3.Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Demonstrated knowledge of basic nutrition requirements of children and be able to plan appropriate meals.
2.Ability to keep accurate records and to complete the basic math task necessary for accurate record keeping.
3.Ability to communicate well with staff members, children and parents.
4.Familiarity with the cultures and traditions of the local tribes.
5.Knowledge of necessary precautions when dealing with cleaning chemicals and supplies.
6.Ability to use initiative in the completion of tasks.
7.Must have a current food handler's permit.
8.Must provide documentation of a pre-employment and annual health screening showing that the employee is free of communicable diseases and is physically capable of doing the job.
9.Must provide pre-employment and annual documentation of a negative TB test or chest x-ray.
10.Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of immunization or immunity for all currently recommended childhood immunizations. If an employee is missing required immunizations the must be completed within six months of hire.
11.Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of receiving Hepatitis B vaccine. The entire series of Hepatitis B immunizations must be completed within six months of hire.
12.Must provide (within thirty days) documentation of enrollment in a course of current certification in Infant & Child, Pediatric, Community, or Universal First Aid and CPR. Must provide First Aid and CPR certificates within three months of hire. Must maintain valid First Aid and CPR cards during duration of employment.
13.Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver's license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver's license. Must be insurable on the Tribe's insurance policy.
5. Transportation Department and Education Department jobs have zero tolerance for marijuana usage.
6. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
7. This position requires compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Public Law 101-630; 25 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63 - Indian child Protection and Family Violence Prevention; Crime Control Act of 1990, Employee Background Checks; and Executive Order 12968, Adjudicative Guidelines.
8. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*Employee Assistance Program
16 Paid Holidays free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
01
Are you a member of any federally recognized tribes? If so, please indicate which tribe?
Required Question