Kitchen/Casual Helper (Senior Services)

Kitchen/Casual Helper (Full-Time)
Looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference every day? Join us as a Kitchen/Casual Helper and help serve meals with care, support your team, and brighten the lives of the seniors in our community. Apply today and be part of something meaningful!

Department: Senior Services
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

About the Role:
The Kitchen/Casual Helper supports daily kitchen operations and maintains a clean, safe dining environment. This role includes food prep, meal service, dishwashing, cleaning, inventory support, and delivering meals to homebound seniors through the Senior Services Department. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

This position reflects PCI’s core values o f Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty .

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation (chopping, slicing, basic prep)
• Serve meals and support cooks as needed
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen/dining areas
• Store deliveries and monitor supplies
• Deliver meals to approved homebound participants
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs and assist with dining room setup/cleaning

Core Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess ServSafe Certification or obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire in this position.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain certification during the first week of employment.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully

Essential Competencies:

• Dependable, punctual, and professional
• Friendly with strong customer service skills
• Effective communicator who follows policies and maintains confidentiality
• Able to meet physical demands of the role
• Committed to hygiene, safety, and teamwork

Total Rewards Package:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Performance bonuses and COLA increases

Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.