Cook

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 38,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated kitchen worker to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for senior citizens. You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and inventory management while supporting catering for special events and sack lunches as scheduled.

The role emphasizes adherence to health guidelines, effective communication with staff and patrons, and flexibility to work in a busy county kitchen environment. A focus on safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or NCRC.
CPR and First Aid certification within 3 months of hire.
Food Handler’s certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks.
Preserve raw and prepared foods following health guidelines.
Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas and equipment.
Plan daily menu, record meals served, and manage inventories.
Manage supplies, equipment, and kitchen resources.
Unload and stock bulk food for senior meal sites.
Provide catering and sack lunches for events.

Skills

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Spanish language

Kitchen equipment operation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Math/percentage calculations

Education

High school diploma

NCRC Bronze (ACT WorkKeys)

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, plans, prepares, and serves nutritional meals to patrons of Santa Fe County sponsored food service programs for senior citizens.

Essential Job Functions

Prepares, seasons, cooks, portions, and serves meals and snacks to provide nutritionally balanced meals for patrons.
Preserves raw and prepared foods to prevent spoilage and contamination adhering to published health guidelines for maintaining appropriate temperatures.
Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains work area, kitchen equipment and appliances, utensils, lunchroom, dishes, and all kitchen and dining areas, tools, and supplies; sweeps, mops, dusts, empties trash receptacles, and restocks restrooms, and ensures all areas around kitchen and dining area are clean.
Plans and prepares daily menu; records food served and portioned to patrons daily; and orders and conducts inventories of food and food supplies.
Manages supplies, equipment, and other kitchen resources.
Unloads and stocks bulk raw food products and supplies for various senior meal sites as needed.
Provides catering and sack lunches for special events and activities as scheduled.

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of institutional food preparation and storage requirements; of what constitutes nutritionally balanced meals; of food preservation, kitchen and cafeteria sanitary and safety standards, rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public; to follow verbal and written instructions; and to deal with difficult clients.
Ability to maintain knowledge of safe food handling techniques; to ensure proper inventory levels; and to prepare logs and reports.
Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.
Skilled in the safe and effective operation of all types of kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, steamers, food processors, knives, and cleaning supplies and tools.
Skilled in basic use of computers and office equipment.
Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and calculating percentages.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or Bronze level ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
Must complete Defensive Driving training, and become certified in CPR and First Aid within three (3) months of hire.
Must obtain and retain a Food Handler’s certification card within 30 days of employment. Failure to receive this certification may result in termination of employment.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a kitchen and dining area setting, with occasional work outdoors in varied weather conditions. Irregular work hours are rarely required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; climb or balance; taste or smell; and talk or hear. Clarity of vision at short and long distance is required. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to dust, fumes, airborne particles, or allergens; to excessive noise; to working near hazardous or moving equipment or machinery; and to hostile, violent, or offensive individuals on a regular basis. Will be required to use protective clothing, equipment, devices, or materials. Work involves exposure to heat and risk of burns and cuts. Will be subject to random drug screening.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

Benefits Offered