Job Summary

The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting the Chef and Assistant Cook by performing basic tasks including but not limited to assisting with everyday meal preparation, cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen storage areas, inventory control, and meeting DEC and USDA guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for assisting with meal preparation and cleanliness to include salad bars, deserts, and main courses
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking; setup workstations so that food can be prepared according to recipes
• Performs as a team member within the kitchen, and when sharing workspace with the other staff
• Refills the juice stations, make coffee/tea and fill condiments as needed
• Assist Chef and Assistant Cook with cleaning the kitchen, wash dishes, sweep, mop, and remove garbage
• Treats un’ina with respect and courtesy
• Adheres to the Kenaitze Indian Tribes policies, procedures, and Tribal Court Codes to include but not limited to reporting in cases of suspected vulnerable adult, elder or child abuse or neglect and confidentiality

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion