Senior Cook (DOH/NMRC #11941)

New Mexico Department of Health; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) in Roswell, NM is seeking a kitchen assistant cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care setting. Must read and follow recipes and maintain sanitary kitchen standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning and inspecting equipment, portioning and serving meals, supervising assistants, and keeping inventory and work areas clean; position requires early mornings, evenings, weekends, and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) months of directly related cooking/baking experience may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook large quantities of meals following menus and dietary requirements.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain galley equipment and work areas for sanitation and safety.
• Portion and serve meals to residents and staff; assist and supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies and ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Recipe following

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico.

Salary

$18.69 - $28.04 Hourly

$38,885 - $58,327 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Why does the job exist?

Prepare and cook large quantities of quality nutritional meals for residents at a long-term care facility, while maintaining established nutritional standards.

How does it get done?

Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry. Cook food meals 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. Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons. Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. Maintains food and equipment inventory and ensures that kitchen and dining areas are kept in sanitary condition.

Who are the customers?

NMRC is Specialty Hospital that treats patients and clients with Chemical Dependency and Medical Rehabilitation needs.

Ideal Candidate

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to follow a recipe. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) months of directly related cooking/baking experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated a safety sensitive. Must successfully complete post offer preemployment criminal records background check is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Employment is subject to preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in a kitchen setting with exposure to high and low temperatures from ovens and freezers. This position requires extended periods of standing, bending, squatting and reaching above head and shoulders as well as the ability to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to minor physical harm such as cuts from knives, kitchen machinery and other kitchen equipment. Exposure to potentially violent patients in volatile situations. This position requires working, early mornings, evenings, weekends, rotating shifts, and/or holidays.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.