Senior Meals Kitchen Associate

City-of-Las-Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking an entry-level food service worker to support meal preparation and delivery for senior citizens. The role emphasizes safe handling, portioning, and serving meals in a timely manner within a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitation, and assisting in various kitchen tasks. CN03 classification; no formal education required, prior kitchen experience preferred; position posted as contract and may be used to build a pool of applicants.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and handling skills suitable for a residential meal program.
• Understanding and applying health, safety, and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, slices, and chops vegetables and fruits for meals and maintains salad bar with ice as needed.
• Provides kitchen support to other staff and assists with coffee, tea, and water service.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety & sanitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

City of Las Cruces is seeking an entry-level food service worker to support meal preparation and delivery for senior citizens. The role emphasizes safe handling, portioning, and serving meals in a timely manner within a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitation, and assisting in various kitchen tasks. CN03 classification; no formal education required, prior kitchen experience preferred; position posted as contract and may be used to build a pool of applicants.