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Cook YCIC

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
  • Winnebago, NE
  • Part-time
4 days ago

Job Description

Closes: 11/23/2026

Part Time Cook (YCIC/Youth Shelter)

Reports to: YCIC/YS Unit Coordinator                                                                                
 
Salary (Grade): $20.63 (G13-E)                                                                                           

Status: Reg. Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
                                                                                                                                                        
Location: 910 N Mission Dr. Winnebago, NE 68071                                        
  
Job Purpose & Position Overview:
Plans menus, in accordance with the Nebraska Youth Shelter daily nutrition requirements, keeping budgetary concerns in mind. Responsible for daily food preparation, serving meals, ordering food, developing the menu and working with the state for compliance with healthy meal requirements. Has primary responsibility for the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen. This employee will be responsible to teaching residents cooking and cleaning life skills. Hours will vary depending on facility needs, all work will be done under the supervision of the Unit Coordinator. 
 
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the security measures as they apply to the facility.
  • Familiar with and implementing the policies and procedures of the facility as set forth by the facility handbook, policy manual, and any other directives as promulgated by the unit Director.
  • Assist with and participates In-service and Continuing Education training. 
  • Be aware of the juvenile’s medical and special needs and coordinates assistance in those areas. 
  • Will also be responsible for cleanup and maintenance of the kitchen.
  • Preparation of breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks in compliance with the Nebraska Youth Shelter daily nutrition requirements, and in quantities according to a menu and number of persons to be served. 
  • Records must be maintained for meals and supplements served.
  • Records must be maintained to document food quantities prepared for each meal and grocery receipts for food purchases. 
  • Sets up, prepares and serves meals. 
  • Maintains inventory of supplies, keeps shelves stocked and orders supplies.
  • Will develop monthly menu’s that comply with all state dietary guidelines.
  • Will teach cooking and cleaning life skills classes for the residents in the YCIC and youth shelter. 
  • Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
 Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • Must have experience cooking, possess a knowledge of basic principles of good nutrition, have the ability to plan for economy in shopping, and in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals and snacks.
  • Understanding of trauma and using the food we cook to nurture comfort, connect, and heal. Food is more than nourishment; it is a way to show love, build trust, and bring people together.
  • Must have good personal cleanliness habits and should be sincerely interested in working with youth. 
  • Must understand requirements for hygienic house keeping
  • Must be in excellent physical and mental health. 
  • Must be of good moral character. 
  • Must handle confidential information with discretion. Information about all children, families and related activities must be kept confidential. 
  • Must know how to make awesome frybread
  • Must be 21 years of age and provide proof of age.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain within 60 day so hire a First Aid/CPR certification.
Education Preference:  
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred. 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • N/A
Training Requirements:
  • Must attend all meetings as directed by immediate supervisor or director.
  • Must be willing to pursue an education and /or training plan.
  • Must complete a food handlers training and maintain that certification. 
 Physical Requirements:
  • Normal to heavy work, which includes the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
  • Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet. 
  • Must be physically fit and be free from any communicable diseases. 
  • While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Mental Requirements:
  • Reading, writing, calculating
  • Above average social interaction skills
  • Reasoning/Analysis
  • Ability to work with minimal to no supervision. 
 Language Requirements:
  • Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
  • Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
 Work Environment:
  • Some degree of hazard is present while working with juveniles with emotional/behavioral issues.
  • Applicant must be willing to work any assigned schedule with the knowledge that every six months the schedule will change. 
  • Must be aware that all schedules are subject to change and may be required to stay for extra shifts when deemed necessary.
 Certificates, Licenses & registrations:
  • All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
HOW TO APPLY:
  • Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
  • If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation. 
  • Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information. 
 As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWinnebago, NE
Job TypePart-time

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • Food Purchasingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Infectious Diseasesunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Keyboardsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Manual Dexterityunmatched
  • Menu Developmentunmatched
  • Menu Managementunmatched
  • Nutritionunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Order Suppliesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
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  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Special Needsunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
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