We are currently looking for a(n) Cook I - Immersion School located at the Durbin Feeling Language Center.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Cook I prepares and cooks meals, plans menus, orders supplies, and maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Cooks foodstuffs in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served.

· Washes dishes and keeps work area neat.

· Serves meals.

· Cleans floors, counters, tables, appliances and other equipment according to standard practices.

· Performs other duties, tasks, and services consistent with this position as assigned. 

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

· This position does not directly supervise any individuals.

· This position performs under close supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree.

· Six (6) months of experience.

COMPENTENCIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENES, REGISTRATIONS

· May be required to possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

· Possess or obtain a Food Handler’s Card, CPR, and First Aid certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

· May be required to meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.