Prep Cook Senior Center

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00223
Department: SENIOR SERVICES
Division: SENIOR CENTER
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Job Summary

The Prep Cook will assist with food preparation and maintaining a sanitized kitchen facility.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare meats, vegetables, fruits, etc. to be cooked.
2. Assist in coordinating daily food portioning and preparation.
3. Clean and sanitize work areas such as kitchen, refrigerator, and light dishes.
4. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Health and food handling regulation;
• Food safety and proper storage;
• Preparation of various food items;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Follow written and verbal instruction;
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public;
• Lift heavy materials up to 25 pounds;
• Handle equipment apparatus used for cutting, chopping, slicing of foods;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

High School Diploma, or GED and three (3) years of cooking experience

• TB Screening;
• Age 55 and over preferred;
• Must have a Food Handler Card or obtain a card within six (6) months of hire;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain the Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance will result in termination from this position.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").
01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three (3) years of cooking experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Food Handlers Card or can you obtain a card within the first six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Current Level One Arizona Clearance Card?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current valid Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question