Food Service Worker Multifil (DOH/NMBHI #12936+)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Kitchen/Food Service Worker to support meal preparation and service in a hospital or facility setting. The role involves cooking large quantities, transporting meals to serving kitchens, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in a busy kitchen environment.

Experience with food service operations, equipment (ovens, grills, mixers, knives, etc.), and adherence to diet orders is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing large amounts of food.
• Experience in transporting meals to serving kitchens.
• Experience working with food services.
• Experience working with ovens, grills, mixers, knives, blenders, peelers, can openers, slicers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Use food thermometers and document results using log book prior to serving meal(s).
• Prepare, assemble and serve food according to diet orders.
• Wash raw fruits and vegetables.
• Keep work area clean/organized and follow cleaning procedures.
• Use & clean the dish washing machine(s), steam wells and dishes.
• Store food and label with the name & date of the item being stored.
• Check the daily menu to ensure all food items needed are available.
• Stock items for the days menu i.e. condiments, salads, desserts, beverages, service-ware, disposables, etc.
• Report discrepancies, food shortages, special requests and complaints.
• Assist in the preparation and assembly of snacks.
• Prepare carts with the units food based on census.
• Document daily onto log sheets.
• Follow the proper procedures for diluting, labeling and use of chemicals.
• Report equipment that is not working properly and in need of repairs.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Meal transport

Food service experience

Kitchen equipment use

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$15.45 - $23.18 Hourly
$32,136 - $48,204 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C1

How does it get done?

• Use food thermometers and document results using log book prior to serving meal(s).
• Prepare, assemble and serve food according to diet orders.
• Wash raw fruits and vegetables.
• Keep work area clean/organized--cleaning procedures i.e. utensils, china, glassware, flatware, countertops, carts, floors, sneeze guards, etc.
• Use & clean the dish washing machine(s), steam wells and dishes.
• Store food and label with the name & date of the item being stored.
• Check the daily menu to ensure all food items needed are available.
• Stock items for the days menu i.e. condiments, salads, desserts, beverages, service-ware, disposables, etc.
• Report discrepancies, food shortages, special requests and complaints.
• Assist in the preparation and assembly of snacks.
• Prepare carts with the units food based on census.
• Document daily onto log sheets {cleaning of dishwasher, refrigerators/freezers, sanitation buckets, etc}).
• Follow the proper procedures for diluting, labeling and use of chemicals.
• Report equipment that is not working properly and in need of repairs.

Who are the customers?

Patients/Clients/Residents/Employees

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in preparing large amounts of food;
• Experience in transporting meals to serving kitchens;
• Experience working with food services;
• Experience working with ovens, grills, mixers, knives, blenders, peelers, can openers, slicers, etc.

Minimum Qualification

No Prior Experience Or Training Required.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver¿s License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

This position will perform work primarily in a kitchen setting with exposure to high and low temperatures from ovens and freezers. Standing, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching above head and shoulders as well as the ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds is required. Incumbent may be exposed to minor physical harm such as cuts from knives, kitchen machinery and other kitchen equipment. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.