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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a full-time Cook for the Food and Nutrition department. You will prepare and serve a variety of meals for the cafeteria, patient trays, and special events and function as grill cook and in cold food areas.

The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, safety, sanitation, and hospital policies. Prior food service experience and ServSafe certification within 6 months are preferred; shift is rotating, with weekday and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related kitchen/food service experience.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• FOOD PREPARATION - Prepare and serve a variety of foods according to recipes and production sheets.
• FOOD PREPARATION - Coordinate cooking schedule to ensure timely production.
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and replenish food lines and carts; restock condiments and serviceware.
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain proper food temperatures and label/store leftovers per guidelines.
• SANITATION - Clean and maintain a sanitary work area; comply with hospital and state regulations.
• Working conditions include exposure to chemicals and potential hazards.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Food and Nutrition - SRMC

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:

Prepare and serve a variety of food items for the cafeteria, patient tray line and special events. Function as grill cook and in cold food areas. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• FOOD PREPARATION - Prepare and serve food items in accordance with recipes to include cooking and baking a variety of foods; review production sheets to determine requirements and quantity for daily food preparation
• FOOD PREPARATION - Coordinate cooking schedule to ensure production is completed in a timely manner; may work in collaboration with nutrition staff in the preparation of special diets
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and replenish food lines and breakfast carts; restock condiments and serviceware; transport food orders and/or supplies to designated locations
• FOOD PREPARATION - Maintain and record food temperature to ensure quality and compliance with applicable guidelines; label and store food items and utilize leftovers in accordance to guidelines and procedures
• FOOD PREPARATION - Required to work in cold food production as scheduled
• SANITATION - Clean and maintain a sanitary work area; ensure compliance with Hospitals and state regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:

Essential: 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential: 3 years directly related experience

Credentials:

Essential:

• ServSafe/other Cert approved by Natl Rest Assoc w/in 6 mo

Physical Conditions:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential:

Working conditions:

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials