What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant position at Alabama Quassarte Tribal Town?
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Kitchen Assistant/Van Driver JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Title VI Director and Head Cook, the Kitchen Assistant/Driver is responsible for
providing meal delivery services to Seniors and assisting the Head Cook and Cook Aide in preparing and/or
serving food and beverages in support of the Congregate and Home Delivered meals programs offered
through the Elderly Nutrition Center.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position works under the direct supervision of the Title VI Director and Head Cook.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or
may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address program needs
and changing program practices.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable. Must successfully pass a
pre-employment drug screening and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification. Obtain and maintain current Food Handler’s Permit. This position may work
outside of the normal workweek.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. May require standing for more than one hour, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, reaching above your head, good range of motion in neck, good manual dexterity and
coordination, stair climbing, and climbing in and out of a vehicle. Lift and transport up to fifty (50) pounds of
food and packaged materials. See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to
read traffic signs, computer screens and printed documents. Hear in the normal audio range with or without
correction.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment but will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high
temperatures, and other outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low
to moderate.
Safety Sensitive
This position is considered a “safety sensitive” role. A safety sensitive position is defined as a job in which the
employee is responsible for his or her own safety or the safety of other people. Performing the duties and
responsibilities of this role under an impairment, such as drug or alcohol use, can put a worker or others at risk
of harm.
Disclaimer
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The Alabama Quassarte Tribal Town reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise;
employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.
Contact Information
Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town
101 East Broadway
Wetomka, OK 74883
Phone: 405-452-3987
Click Here to fill out our official online application.
Kitchen Assistant/Van Driver JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision of the Title VI Director and Head Cook, the Kitchen Assistant/Driver is responsible for
providing meal delivery services to Seniors and assisting the Head Cook and Cook Aide in preparing and/or
serving food and beverages in support of the Congregate and Home Delivered meals programs offered
through the Elderly Nutrition Center.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position works under the direct supervision of the Title VI Director and Head Cook.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or
may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address program needs
and changing program practices.
- Deliver meals to individuals’ homes on assigned route in accordance with program procedures.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of tribal vehicles, report all issues immediately to director.
- Ensure cleanliness and efficiency of the preparation and serving area.
- Assist with food preparation duties.
- Assist in preparing food trays and delivery of meals.
- Assist in serving the congregate meal.
- Clean food preparation, dishes, pots, and pans.
- Carryout special duties as required by the cook or management.
- Always assist in the smooth running of the dining room, especially in times of staff shortage and
- Ordering inventory/supplies, maintaining temperature control/logs, etc.
- Attend all required meetings and trainings.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous food service experience is preferred.
- Must demonstrate good customer relations, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work well with elders and must have positive human interaction skills.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable. Must successfully pass a
pre-employment drug screening and be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification. Obtain and maintain current Food Handler’s Permit. This position may work
outside of the normal workweek.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. May require standing for more than one hour, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, reaching above your head, good range of motion in neck, good manual dexterity and
coordination, stair climbing, and climbing in and out of a vehicle. Lift and transport up to fifty (50) pounds of
food and packaged materials. See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to
read traffic signs, computer screens and printed documents. Hear in the normal audio range with or without
correction.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment but will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high
temperatures, and other outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low
to moderate.
Safety Sensitive
This position is considered a “safety sensitive” role. A safety sensitive position is defined as a job in which the
employee is responsible for his or her own safety or the safety of other people. Performing the duties and
responsibilities of this role under an impairment, such as drug or alcohol use, can put a worker or others at risk
of harm.
Disclaimer
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The Alabama Quassarte Tribal Town reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise;
employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.
Contact Information
Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town
101 East Broadway
Wetomka, OK 74883
Phone: 405-452-3987
Click Here to fill out our official online application.