About this role
Prepares and cooks meals; plans menus; orders supplies; and maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or six months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
An additional 6 months experience is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must obtain a Food Handlers Card and be certified in CPR and first aid within 3 months of employment. Some departments may require a valid driver's license. Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwritting rating.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have the ability to operate a calculator.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Employee must not 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).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Other facts
About Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is a sovereign tribal government, the largest in the United States with more than 450,000 tribal citizens around the world. Working at the Cherokee Nation means working in the spirit of gadugi – it’s how we say working together. As a work family, we’re committed to protecting our inherent sovereignty; preserving and promoting Cherokee culture, language and values; and improving the quality of life for the next seven generations of Cherokee Nation citizens.
With 11,000+ employees, Cherokee Nation and its subsidiaries are among the largest employers in northeastern Oklahoma. We’re always looking for the next healthcare heroes, classroom leaders, Cherokee language warriors, social services champions, retail experts, law enforcement protectors, construction connoisseurs and so much more.
Explore career opportunities with our tribe at cherokeenationjobs.org and follow our page to learn more about the employees who serve the Cherokee people.
What you'll do
- The Cook I prepares and cooks meals, plans menus, orders supplies, and maintains cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. This role involves ensuring food safety and adhering to health regulations.
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