Lead Cook - Long-Term Care Nutrition

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Clara (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for residents at a long-term care facility. The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, and the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following menus and dietary restrictions, cleaning equipment and work areas, serving meals to residents, and supervising food-service assistants.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Background check and TB screening required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
• Cook foods according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
• Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Tactful communication

Education

No prior experience or training required

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for residents at a long-term care facility. The role requires reading, writing, and speaking English, and the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following menus and dietary restrictions, cleaning equipment and work areas, serving meals to residents, and supervising food-service assistants.