Yasama Nation
Announcement #2025-362 | Issue Date: 12-11-25 | Closing: Open until filled
Food Service Cook (On-Call)
Location:
Tribal School, Department of Human Services
Hourly Wage:
$15.90 / Intermittent / On-Call
Employee is responsible for providing assistance to prepare and serve daily meals at the Yakama Nation Tribal School. The role supports the Food Service Manager in menu planning, food preparation, and tray assembly. Tasks include cleaning the kitchen area and washing equipment, planning tasks for each menu, and organizing staff and students for breakfast and lunch service.
Examples of Work Performed
Participates in nutrition training with the Food Service Manager and Nutritionist.
Prepares food items and maintains the kitchen area per USDA guidelines and Tribal School Performance Standards.
Assists in preparing breakfast and lunch meals for students, staff, and visitors.
Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare meals.
Washes cooking equipment & utensils and cleans kitchen area.
Ensures applicable health and sanitation practices are strictly followed.
Provides assistance in maintaining inventory of food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment.
Assists with accountability and receiving of supplies and food items.
Ensures supplies and food items are properly stored.
Assists in preparing a list and shopping for food items and supplies.
Ensures all dining tables, chairs, kitchen, cooking related areas, and equipment are clean and in good working order at all times.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
Successfully completes classes required for the position and attends meetings, and/or workshops related to the position.
As needed, provides assistance to maintain meal count of students, staff, and visitors.
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands; reach with hands and arms.
As instructed, performs assigned duties with some independence.
Performs any other duties related to the food services program as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to implement healthy, proper, and safe methods and practices of food preparation and service.
Ability to practice and maintain sound health measures that help prevent illness or disease.
Ability to follow and understand oral or written instructions.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work under stress.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
Knowledge of food service line set‑up and temperature requirements.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Knowledge of methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.
Knowledge of food storage methods.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a current Food Handler's Card.
Must possess a current First Aid/CPR Card.
Required to pass pre‑employment drug test.
Required to pass pre‑employment background/fingerprint check.
Must have no history of child abuse and neglect.
Must have no history of drug and alcohol abuse.
Must provide a copy of a recent medical/physical examination document.
Minimum of two years successful work experience as a cook or related education in the field may substitute.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Requirements
Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts from an institute of higher education.
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Tribal School, Department of Human Services
Hourly Wage:
$15.90 / Intermittent / On-Call
Employee is responsible for providing assistance to prepare and serve daily meals at the Yakama Nation Tribal School. The role supports the Food Service Manager in menu planning, food preparation, and tray assembly. Tasks include cleaning the kitchen area and washing equipment, planning tasks for each menu, and organizing staff and students for breakfast and lunch service.
Examples of Work Performed
Participates in nutrition training with the Food Service Manager and Nutritionist.
Prepares food items and maintains the kitchen area per USDA guidelines and Tribal School Performance Standards.
Assists in preparing breakfast and lunch meals for students, staff, and visitors.
Utilizes a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare meals.
Washes cooking equipment & utensils and cleans kitchen area.
Ensures applicable health and sanitation practices are strictly followed.
Provides assistance in maintaining inventory of food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment.
Assists with accountability and receiving of supplies and food items.
Ensures supplies and food items are properly stored.
Assists in preparing a list and shopping for food items and supplies.
Ensures all dining tables, chairs, kitchen, cooking related areas, and equipment are clean and in good working order at all times.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
Successfully completes classes required for the position and attends meetings, and/or workshops related to the position.
As needed, provides assistance to maintain meal count of students, staff, and visitors.
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands; reach with hands and arms.
As instructed, performs assigned duties with some independence.
Performs any other duties related to the food services program as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to implement healthy, proper, and safe methods and practices of food preparation and service.
Ability to practice and maintain sound health measures that help prevent illness or disease.
Ability to follow and understand oral or written instructions.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work under stress.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
Knowledge of food service line set‑up and temperature requirements.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Knowledge of methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.
Knowledge of food storage methods.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a current Food Handler's Card.
Must possess a current First Aid/CPR Card.
Required to pass pre‑employment drug test.
Required to pass pre‑employment background/fingerprint check.
Must have no history of child abuse and neglect.
Must have no history of drug and alcohol abuse.
Must provide a copy of a recent medical/physical examination document.
Minimum of two years successful work experience as a cook or related education in the field may substitute.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Requirements
Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts from an institute of higher education.
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