Nutritional Cook - Long-Term Care Meals

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

Job summary

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC), operated within the New Mexico Department of Health, seeks cooks to prepare large quantities of nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. You will follow menus and dietary restrictions, ensuring food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, portioning, and supervising others as needed. The role is safety-sensitive and requires readiness for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow a recipe.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook large quantities of nutritional meals for residents.
• Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry according to menus or dietary requirements.
• Clean and inspect galley equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in meal preparation and serving.

Skills

English literacy

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC), operated within the New Mexico Department of Health, seeks cooks to prepare large quantities of nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. You will follow menus and dietary restrictions, ensuring food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, portioning, and supervising others as needed. The role is safety-sensitive and requires readiness for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and rotating shifts.