What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elder Nutrition Cook position at Tanana Chiefs Conference?
Location
Kaltag, AK, US
Organization Name
Health Services
Job Summary
Job Summary: Under joint supervision of the village council and the Elder Nutrition Coordinator, job incumbent is responsible for scheduling and conducting local elder nutrition services including the planning of menu’s, procurement storage and preparation of food, inventory of project groceries, supplies and equipment and compliance with program sanitation requirements. Onsite supervision of this position is the Tribal Administrator, upon approval from village council.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Representative Duties: Under the joint supervision of the Village Tribal Council members and the Elder Nutrition Coordinator, job incumbent will:
1. Inventory supplies for Elder Nutrition Program.
2. Prepare Purchase Order requests and submit monthly, based on the monthly menu plan to the Project Coordinator.
3. Document and submit program time sheets/time cards to the Project Coordinator on a bi-weekly basis.
4. Document and submit daily client meal counts to the Project Coordinator, on a bi- weekly basis with signature of tribal council.
5. Properly store and prepare food for the elders’ meals.
6. Maintain sanitary storage, preparation and delivery environments for meals served under the program.
7. Attend all training and technical assistance activities provided by the Project Coordinator.
8. Participate in community planning and implementation of Elder Support Services. Refer elders and family caregivers to services. Referrals documented biweekly to the Project Coordinator.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Village Council and the Program Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Prior experience working with the elderly preferred.
2. Candidates who are bilingual (conversant in both English and the Athabascan dialect of their village and/or are tribal members of the village) are preferred.
3. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirement and State of Alaska background check.
4. Able to obtain Food Workers Card within thirty (30) days of hire.
5. Provide two letters of recommendation and one letter of support from the village council.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Must have demonstrated abilities to communicate both orally and in writing.
2. Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
3. Must have good organization skills and basic math skills.
4. Knowledge of preparing and cooking for large parties and indigenous foods are preferred.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision
Physical demands: Must be able to lift twenty-five or more pounds to carry and move supplies. Incumbent will be working with all kitchen appliances. Must be able to work with sanitation supplies, when cleaning work area. Work requires some walking, standing, pushing, bending, stretching, and lifting.
Summation
Summation: Position is village based, with varying hours of work. Must have an interest in working with elders, and have a positive attitude. Periodic training on nutrition, sanitation, and gerontological issues may be provided. Must be familiar with village service area.
Salary : $50,914 - $69,213