Hospital Baker: Fresh Baked Goods for Patients

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, NM, is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare entrees, breads, desserts, and other items for patients across the hospital divisions. The role emphasizes safe handling, sanitation, and timely service in a busy kitchen.

No prior experience is required, but applicants should understand basic food safety and sanitation standards. The job involves standing for long periods, and shifts may include weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation standards, and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality of cooking service, including preparing, seasoning, and cooking meats, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, baked goods, sauces, and desserts.
• Independently prepares and may adjust or adapt recipes for a full range of baking bread, pastries, and desserts.
• Prepares menus, food budget, and food requisitions.
• Maintains food and equipment inventory and ensures that kitchen and dining areas are kept in sanitary condition.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Sanitation

Food safety

Job description

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas, NM, is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare entrees, breads, desserts, and other items for patients across the hospital divisions. The role emphasizes safe handling, sanitation, and timely service in a busy kitchen.

No prior experience is required, but applicants should understand basic food safety and sanitation standards. The job involves standing for long periods, and shifts may include weekends or holidays as needed.