Food Service Cook; On-Call

Food Service Cook (On‑Call)

Location: Yakama Nation Legends Casino – Yakama Nation Tribal School

Department: Human Services

Hourly Wage: $15.90/Intermittent/On‑Call

Employment Type: Full‑time (On‑Call)

• Assist in preparing and serving daily meals to students, staff and visitors.
• Help the Food Service Manager prepare menus, food items, trays and maintain kitchen inventory.
• Wash and clean cooking equipment, utensils and kitchen areas.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation practices are followed and maintain compliance with USDA guidelines.
• Assist with meal count, inventory tracking and procurement of food items and supplies.
• Perform deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, counters, ovens, refrigerators, etc., as per schedule.
• Attend training and workshops on nutrition and food service practices.
• Assist in preparing a list and shopping for food items and supplies.
• Assist students and staff with meal‑related tasks and maintain proper storage of food items.
• Stand, walk, lift (up to 50 lbs), and use hands and arms as required.
• Perform other duties related to the food services program as required.

• Implement healthy and safe food preparation and service methods.
• Follow written and oral instructions and safety procedures.
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies safely.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and personal hygiene standards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work under stress and maintain a positive attitude.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Understand food service line set‑up and temperature requirements.
• Cook and prepare various foods from fresh, canned, dry or frozen.
• Know cleaning and sanitation methods for food service environments.
• Understand food storage methods.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler’s Card.
• Current First Aid/CPR Card.
• Pass pre‑employment drug test and background/fingerprint check.
• No history of child abuse and neglect; no history of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Submit recent medical/physical examination document.
• Minimum of two years of successful work experience as a cook, or related education that may substitute.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License; ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference applicants encouraged; all qualified applicants must apply.

• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited institution.

Position is open until filled. Applicants may sign up for job alerts and refer others.