Preschool Cook

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Deming (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Wellness Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) through its HELPNM subsidiary seeks a dedicated individual to manage and support center food services for children and families.

The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining records, and ensuring sanitary, compliant operations aligned with USDA guidelines. Responsibilities include supervising children, promoting school readiness, and upholding health and safety standards across indoor and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• 6 months cooking experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• TB test or Chest X-ray.
• NM ECECD Background Clearance.
• First Aid/CPR certified or obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Center's food services, including meal preparation, service, receiving and storing food, kitchen sanitation, and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including USDA guidelines for Food Services.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success in relation to this position.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cooking experience

Driver’s license

Health/safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
• NM ECECD Background Clearance

The secret ingredient is YOU! Join the team that feeds growing minds!

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNM's work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• You will implement the Center's food services, including meal preparation and servicing, receiving and storing food and supplies, kitchen sanitation, and maintain general records and inventory.
• You will ensure the Center is in compliance with all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines.
• You will promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success, as it relates to this position.
• You wil actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
• You will maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe in outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education/Background

• Education & Years of Experience
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred or be willing to obtain with 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months of cooking experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s license and current Auto Insurance
• TB test or Chest X-ray
• NM ECECD Background Clearance
• First Aid/CPR Certified or must obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire

Benefits

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Check out our benefits for FULLTIME employees below:

• Generous Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.