Part-Time
Days and Shifts: Monday-Thursday, 11am-4pm
Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit.
SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.
Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe: 16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of Tribal Schools Principal, plan, prepare and serve a nutritional menu that meets required guidelines of food safety, cleanliness, and atmosphere for the Tribal School student meal program. Ensure that all policies and procedures set forth are being followed. Maintain a clean and sanitized work area in accordance with health and safety standards. All education staff must adhere to mandated reporting laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan menus that meet required nutritional guidelines; plan and direct the preparation and serving of all food.
- Maintain appropriate food service certification including continuous training requirements.
- Ensure that all equipment in food area is in safe, working condition; notify the appropriate authority when repairs are needed.
- Inspect the food area, cooking and mixing utensils, and employees for cleanliness and sanitary purposes.
- Maintain records on food and supplies received and used.
- Maintain accurate production records conforming to appropriate guidelines.
- Order grocery supplies from appropriate, approved vendors for delivery or pick up.
- Report any accidents or student behaviors to supervisor immediately.
- Maintain records of temperature charts for equipment.
- Maintain proper temperature records of all cooked food in accordance with health code regulations.
- Work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
- Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and all other privacy regulations.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:
- Contact with department supervisor, groups and individuals or groups from outside employing agency in a moderately unstructured setting.
- Frequent contact with students and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of ServSafe certification, within probationary period
- Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with quality food preparation and service in a large service kitchen.
License, Certification, or Special Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within probationary period.
- Native American preference shall apply to all positions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of how to prepare well-balance and nutritious meals.
- Knowledge of modified kitchen procedures for food allergies and sensitivities.
- Knowledge of sanitation procedures.
- Knowledge of proper and safe food handling, storage, and disposal requirements.
- Skill in preparing food for large groups.
- Skill in handling sharp knives, and other cutting utensils.
- Ability to safely operate various cooking equipment and kitchen appliances.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying
- Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with operating equipment and controls.
- Required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Extensive repetitive use of hands and arms to use kitchen equipment.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Normal school kitchen environment.
- Exposure to heat, cold, fumes and steam.
- Noise level is usually moderate.
- Potential contact with chemicals and/or cleaning agents utilized within the facility.
- Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
