Full-Time Cook — Nutritious Meals & Great Benefits

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

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.