Job Announcement: HR2025:31
Position Title: Cook Advertising: Publicly
Department: Sail Cetner
Division: Tribal Chair/Tribal Council
Immediate Supervisor: Manager-Dietary
Department Director: Director-Sail Center
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive)
Opening Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
Overview In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.
Primary Objectives The Cook is a key line-level position responsible for preparing food items in a timely manner for our Tribal seniors according to the printed menu. The cook will exercise proper handling of food items, and will maintain an organized work area order, and will maintain order in refrigeration and storage areas. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
Essential Functions - Ensures quality food is prepared and served.
- Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
- Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product specifications.
- Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications.
- Maintains needed inventory levels.
- Assumes special projects as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.
Job Requirements - High School diploma or equivalent required.
- One (1) year experience in cooking for large groups required.
- Must possess ServSafe Certification or obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire in this position.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully
Core Competencies Required - Prepares and assembles food onto dishes according to written specifications, adhering to quality standards.
- Slices, dices, and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cooked meats, poultry and seafood.
- Prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, and hors d'oeuvres.
- Demonstrates proper use of slicing machine, mixer and food processor when preparing foods according to standard recipes and specifications.
- Handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food-handling procedures.
- Reads and follows recipes/specifications and proper rotation for all products.
- Adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen.
- Uses grill, broiler, convection oven, steamer, tilting kettle and steam jacket kettle to prepare foods according to standard recipes and specifications.
- Observes safety procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Ensures meals are prepared and ready to serve out at specific times as set by the dietary manager.
- Willing to work independently or with team members to carry out the goals of the department.
- Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
- Takes accountability for performance and results.
- Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.
Compensation and Benefits - The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
- Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.
Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application. Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment. INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:
In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian
In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian
In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.