Food Server (DOH/NMBHI #12930+)

Salary: $15.45 - $23.18 hourly ($32,136 - $48,204 annually). This position is a Pay Band C1 and may be used to fill multiple positions.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing Food Server duties during the evening shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM) in the Dietary Department.

Responsibilities

• Use food thermometers and document results using a log book prior to serving meals.
• Prepare, assemble, and serve food according to diet orders.
• Wash raw fruits and vegetables.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including cleaning utensils, china, glassware, flatware, countertops, carts, floors, and sneeze guards.
• Operate and clean dishwashing machines, steam wells, and dishes.
• Store food and label with the name and date of the item.
• Check the daily menu to ensure all food items needed are available.
• Stock items for the day’s menu, such as condiments, salads, desserts, beverages, service-ware, and disposables.
• Report discrepancies, food shortages, special requests, and complaints.
• Assist in the preparation and assembly of snacks.
• Prepare carts with unit food based on census.
• Document daily log sheets for cleaning of dishwashers, refrigerators/freezers, sanitation buckets, etc.
• Follow proper procedures for diluting, labeling, and using chemicals.
• Report equipment that is not working properly and in need of repairs.

Customers

Patients, clients, residents, and employees.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in preparing large amounts of food.
• Experience in transporting meals to serving kitchens.
• Experience working in food services.
• Experience working with ovens, grills, mixers, knives, blenders, peelers, can openers, slicers, and other kitchen equipment.

Requirements

• No prior experience or training required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

• Work primarily in a kitchen setting with exposure to high and low temperatures from ovens and freezers.
• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching above head and shoulders required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
• May be exposed to minor physical harm such as cuts from knives, kitchen machinery, and other kitchen equipment.
• This is a 100% tobacco-free and e-cigarette-free campus; no tobacco or e-cigarette products are permitted.

Pay

$15.45 - $23.18 hourly ($32,136 - $48,204 annually).

Schedule

Evening shift: 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM.