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Assistant Cook at Pechanga Tribal Government Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/10/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/1/2026 Contact Pechanga Tribal Gov. Human Resources Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Length of Work Year mid August - mid June Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Chammakilawish School Assistant Cook must assist in the planning, preparation and serving of daily lunches, snacks and specialty foods for the students of the Pechanga School. In addition to the daily responsibilities, the Assistant Cook will also assist with the planning and preparation of food for school events and celebrations.

Requirements / Qualifications ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow all current kitchen S.O. P.'s Assist in planning of daily lunches and assist with serving all students lunch, snacks and specialty foods. Preparation and execution of daily lunches: ensuring that every meal, every day is made fresh with the healthiest products in mind

Prepare for special activities, snacks, refreshments (field trips, field days, school celebrations, etc.) This requires the planning, decorating and shopping for all necessary items needed to ensure the success of the celebration. Integration of Luiseno language in the lunch room, menu items, and verbal interactions with students. Must interact positively with students

Rotate food items in accordance with expiration dates. Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation after daily lunches. Comply with the standards for food handling, food production, and food storage at all times.

Must follow all CA ServSafe TTC's (Time, Temp Controls) standards. Per appropriate standards, clean the school kitchen, including all prep areas, eating areas, dry storage, coolers, refrigerators, and sink/washing areas. Must use the required and appropriate products per CA ServSafe standards.

Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government and the Pechanga Chammakilawish School Handbook, specifically as it pertains to the personal appearance guidelines and also wearing safe, appropriate kitchen attire QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED preferred Must complete and maintain ServSafe Food Handler certification. Ability to physically interact with active school age children, parents, staff and the greater Pechanga community.

Demonstrated ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Must be of good character, patient, and personable. Be a positive role model for children.

Certified in child and infant CPR required within 3 months of start date and maintained throughout employment with the Chammakilawish School. Experience in childhood development preferred. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, and random testing. Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Requirements / Qualifications ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow all current kitchen S.O. P.'s Assist in planning of daily lunches and assist with serving all students lunch, snacks and specialty foods. Preparation and execution of daily lunches: ensuring that every meal, every day is made fresh with the healthiest products in mind

Prepare for special activities, snacks, refreshments (field trips, field days, school celebrations, etc.) This requires the planning, decorating and shopping for all necessary items needed to ensure the success of the celebration. Integration of Luiseno language in the lunch room, menu items, and verbal interactions with students. Must interact positively with students

Rotate food items in accordance with expiration dates. Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation after daily lunches. Comply with the standards for food handling, food production, and food storage at all times.

Must follow all CA ServSafe TTC's (Time, Temp Controls) standards. Per appropriate standards, clean the school kitchen, including all prep areas, eating areas, dry storage, coolers, refrigerators, and sink/washing areas. Must use the required and appropriate products per CA ServSafe standards.

Watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government and the Pechanga Chammakilawish School Handbook, specifically as it pertains to the personal appearance guidelines and also wearing safe, appropriate kitchen attire QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED preferred Must complete and maintain ServSafe Food Handler certification. Ability to physically interact with active school age children, parents, staff and the greater Pechanga community.

Demonstrated ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Must be of good character, patient, and personable. Be a positive role model for children.

Certified in child and infant CPR required within 3 months of start date and maintained throughout employment with the Chammakilawish School. Experience in childhood development preferred. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, and random testing. Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

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