Cook(DOH/NMBHI#12894)
New Mexico Department of Health · Las Vegas, NM · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$17–$25.49/hrFull-time
Pay
Hourly: $17.00 – $25.49
Annual: $35,350 – $53,024
About the role
Prepare and cook large quantities of foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and the number of portions to be served for patients, residents, clients, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Accurately measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
- Use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience as a cook.
- Experience serving food to residents of a hospital or institution.
- Experience cleaning and sterilizing kitchen, utensils, and equipment.
Minimum Qualification
No prior experience or training required.
Employment Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
- Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
- Extended periods of standing, bending, squatting, and reaching above head and shoulders.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb.
- Potential exposure to minor physical harm such as cuts from knives, kitchen machinery, and other equipment.
- Ability to push or pull wheeled carts or dollies weighing up to 350 lb.
- Campus is 100 % tobacco‑free and e‑cigarette‑free; no tobacco products or e‑cigarettes are permitted.
Bargaining Unit
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; all terms and conditions of that agreement apply.