COOK – PONEMAH ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

COOK – PONEMAH ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

OPEN: February 10, 2014

CLOSING: February 21, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.

Primary Function:

Responsible for the day-to-day management, fiscal responsibility, nutritional, and social services of the Elderly. Assure that the program goals and objectives are achieved and maintained. This position has overall supervisory responsibility for the Ponemah Elderly Nutrition Program. This is a full-time position with benefits, salary; DOQ.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for providing on-site/home delivered meals daily.

• Responsible for informing seniors of the availability of the Ponemah Elderly Nutrition Program.

• Responsible for reviewing cycle menus with IHS Nutritionist.

• Responsible for planning and implementing sequential10-day menu.

• Responsible for ordering bulk raw foods and wholesale food order(s) and delivery.

• Responsible for overseeing preparation and service delivery of meals at the Ponemah Elderly Nutrition Program.

• Responsible for maintaining weekly records of funds collected for meals and submitting these to Accounting Department for deposit.

• Responsible for arranging and providing transportation for Elderly activities at the Ponemah Elderly Nutrition Program.

• Ability to understand and interpret department budget and adhere to line items.

• Make sure kitchen is clean at all times.

• Ensures cleanup is performed after the meals, in compliance within federal and state guidelines.

• Assists cooks with serving of the meal times.

• Oversees the use and maintenance of kitchen and cafeteria equipment, insuring proper use of equipment.

• Performs a complete inventory of all food products and frozen products on a monthly basis, provides Elderly Nutrition Program Director with a copy of inventory.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• GED/High School Diploma.

• 3-6 months related experience and/or training-or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of Traditional Foods preparation and cooking.

• Valid Minnesota Drivers License.

• Current proof of insurance for personal vehicle.

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check.

TO APPLY: Tribal applications (w/Résumé attached) are being accepted at the Red Lake Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847 *Fax (218) 679-4176.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to http://www.redlakenation.org and click "Job Postings" in the upper right hand corner and click "RLN Application".