Cook (Senior Services)

Definition

Do you enjoy being involved in community where your product nourishes both body and spirit? Do you want to join a team which provides nutrition and high-quality food to older adults? The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community may hold your next opportunity.

Who are we?

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the metropolitan Phoenix area. SRPMIC is comprised of two tribes, Akimel O’odham (River people) and the Piipaash (People who live toward the water). Bounded by the cities of Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Fountain Hills, the Community serves over 11,000 tribal members, and all persons conducting business over approximately 96 square mile area of residential, agricultural and commercial lands, as a full-service government entity. SRPMIC Senior Services department is committed to enriching the lives of older adults through nutritious meals, compassionate service, and a welcoming community.

What the job looks like:

Working Monday through Friday 6am to 3pm, with occasional evening weekends for events. The cook position prepares daily on-site and home delivered meals to 200 senior citizen clients and home-bound adaptive adults. You are a lifeline, because you provide on-site meal service for dine-in clients, meal delivery for home-bound clients, and even cater events for the Senior Services department. The Cook is also eligible for growth and advancement to a level II, given certain benchmarks are met.

What you have:

• Knowledge of large volume meal and menu planning and preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary and nutritional meal planning for renal or diabetic patients.
• Knowledge of organizing and managing meal preparation workflow.
• Knowledge of inventory, supplies ordering.
• Knowledge of sanitary and hygienic care of supplies, equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of proper disposal, packaging and storage of trash and food waste.

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED
• SRPMIC Food Handler’s card
• CPR/First Aid certification within 6 months
• Food/meal preparation experience preferred
• Knowledge of dietary needs of seniors with various medical conditions preferred

Why should you apply?

• Competitive Salary
• Diverse Culture
• 15 Paid holidays
• Paid Sick leave AND Annual Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with flat 5% Employer contribution, plus additional Employee contribution match up to 3%.
• Rich benefits plan
• The Valley’s Healthiest Employers 14 years in a row

Next Steps:

• Complete the online application no later than 5/12/2026. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

Special Requirements

• May be required to work outside normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Employee Benefits Overview

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, designed to enhance your quality of life both at work and at home. Below is a summary of the benefits available to SRPMIC employees. Plan details and eligibility requirements are provided upon hire and are subject to change.

Health Care Benefits

SRPMIC provides medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for all regular full-time employees enrolled in standard plans. These benefits represent a significant part of your total compensation.

Medical: Choose from three plan options to fit your needs—the Low Deductible Plan, the Mid-Deductible Plan, and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). As a self-funded plan, SRPMIC directly covers the cost of medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision services for all participants.

Dental: Enjoy nationwide access to the Humana Dental PPO/Traditional Preferred network, offering flexibility and choice in selecting dental care providers.

Vision: Coverage is provided through Davis Vision, including eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses. Members also benefit from discounted rates on additional eyewear and services.

Life Insurance: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a fully paid basic term life insurance policy with a matching accidental death benefit.

Retirement Plans

SRPMIC supports your long-term financial goals through multiple retirement plan options:

401(k) and Roth Plans: Eligible employees can participate in both pre-tax and post-tax retirement savings plans. SRPMIC contributes 5% of your compensation to the pre-tax 401(k) and matches up to 3% of your salary deferral contributions.

Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS): Available to eligible certified police officers and firefighters.

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS): Available to Salt River School educators.

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): A retiree HRA with Health Equity, which is a tax-advantaged employer-funded account that retired employees (Age 55+) can use for qualified medical expenses, including some premiums, and out-of-pocket expenses such as copays and deductibles.

Paid Leave & Holidays

Annual & Sick Leave: Employees accrue separate balances for sick and annual leave each pay period. Sick leave may be used for personal or family illness and medical appointments, while annual leave covers vacation or personal time.

Holidays: SRPMIC observes 15 paid holidays each year, including two discretionary holidays and one day of birthday leave.

Other SRPMIC Paid Benefits

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SRPMIC offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program through SupportLinc, available at no cost to employees, their dependents, and household members.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

WellPath Wellness Program: A voluntary wellness initiative that encourages healthy living and rewards participation with incentives. Available to all employees and their dependents.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Administered by HealthEquity, FSAs allow you to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.

Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance: Employees may purchase additional life and accidental death coverage for themselves and their dependents.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): SRPMIC is a qualified employer under the PSLF program. Employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

At SRPMIC, we value our employees and are proud to offer benefits that support your health, well-being, and future.