SENIOR PROGRAM COOK

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Senior Program Manager, prepares and serves fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals for the elderly. Maintains adequate sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas. Coordinates all activities in the kitchen.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare meals and creates monthly menus.
2. Serves meals to elderly participants at the Senior Meal Site while following all safe food handling guidelines.
3. Records weekly inventory of food and non-food items, and reorders as needed.
4. Maintains cleanliness in the kitchen, dining area, and all food storage areas daily. This also includes deep cleaning of the kitchen area daily.
5. Sweeps, mops, and cleans tables in the dining room
6. Records temperature of all meals served from Senior Program including home deliveries and refrigeration equipment daily.
7. Prepares monthly statistical information on number of participants and submits to the Senior Program Manager.
8. Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and holiday meals as requested.
9. Arranges and organizes Senior Program special event luncheons.
10. Builds relationships with internal/external contacts while maintaining a professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
11. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned scheduled each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Assists the Senior Program Manager when necessary.
2. Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to respond to oral and written instructions.
2. Ability to read, write, and interpret recipes.
3. Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
4. Ability to work under limited direction.
5. Ability to work odd and unusual hours.
6. Knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements.
7. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
8. Knowledge of the ingredients used in the preparation of foods.
9. Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with team members and supervisors.
10. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the general public.