Cook

Aztec Healthcare; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid-Time Off

Job summary

Aztec Healthcare in New Mexico seeks a full-time Cook to prepare meals per menu, ensure nutrition and compliance with regulations, and maintain high quality food service for residents.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, timely meal service, and collaboration with dietitians and supervisors. A high school diploma and prior cooking experience are preferred; benefits include health, dental, vision, and PTO plus retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• Ability to follow menus and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Variable Shift

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid-Time Off

Great Work Culture!

To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses. Come for the job but stay for the challenge! We are establishing a culture that meets the needs of the residents and staff with a great deal of us speaking Navajo and Spanish. We offer a rich cultural menu that is embedded in our fun activies between employees and residents! We take a family approach which makes our facility feel like home!

Your Job Summary

The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of mainting and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Aztec Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.