Nutrition Services - Kitchen Staff

Applitrack; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Kitchen Staff member for Nutrition Services. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and assignment may require obtaining a Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and candidates must provide verifiable references. Applicants should be prepared to submit a current resume and references with their AppliTrack application.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment; certification upon hire is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must provide verifiable employment and character references

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Las Cruces Public Schools

Nutrition Services - Kitchen Staff (4230) JobID: 15275

• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment; certification upon hire is preferred.
3. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
4. Must provide verifiable employment and character references

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• 3 References (Name, phone number, job title, and current address)
• A Current Resume
• Diploma/TranscriptsMust Upload to be Considered

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (optional)
• Optional documents

Las Cruces Public Schools
505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
[phone]

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below: https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.

Las Cruces Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Las Cruces Public Schools has a No Smoking/No Tobacco Policy

Employees wishing to apply for a lateral transfer will use the log in link below to submit your transfer request, all other employees must log in as an Applicant to apply for positions in another job class or a promotion.

CERTIFIED STAFF

• District Transfer requests will be made on a form provided by the District, which is available in the Human Resources Department or LCPS website. The request will indicate the position to which the certified employee desires to be assigned and the school desired. Certified employees must submit a separate transfer request for each position once the position is posted. All certified employees requesting transfers to a position for which they are qualified may request an interview with the immediate supervisor and will be granted an interview for the posted position. Administrative initiated transfers will be assigned first. All transfers must be approved by the Chief of Human Resources/Designee. (NEA-LC Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article Seven, Assignments and Transfers)

CLASSIFIED STAFF

All transfers of existing staff will be made to facilitate the best educational program for students of the District and the total District programs and needs, with a rational basis in fact, taking into consideration qualifications and seniority. Classified staff seeking lateral transfers to another work location with the same job classification and at the same range may request a voluntary transfer for a position that has been posted. All classified employees must be in their position for no less than 1 year to be eligible for a voluntary transfer. (CSEC-LC Bargaining Agreement, Article Six, Assignments/Transfers/Promotions)

Need Help?

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