Job Description

Job Title: Cook’s Aide – Corrales

Company: Sandoval County

Job Description

General PurposeUnder close supervision, responsible for assisting in the preparation, volume cooking, and serving of meals for assigned senior center, homebound and congregate clients; performs setup and cleanup duties in the dining and kitchen areas; picks up and delivers food as assigned; assists the Cook and Senior Center Supervisor with other duties such as inventory and ordering of supplies; and performs other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and six months of experience working in the food service industry; preferably in a large scale commercial or institutional kitchen setting preparing food for large groups of people.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire.

Other RequirementsAdditional Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check applicable to position.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation.Essential Job Functions

• Performs a wide variety of tasks in the preparation and serving of food for the County Senior Programs; volume cooking of foods according to prescribed menus and recipes and as directed by the Cook; and prepares entrees and side items that accompany the main course meal including cutting, slicing, chopping, baking, portioning and cooking.
• Assists with setting up and serving food; preparing dining area for meal time and monitoring during meal service; preparing take-out/homebound food and individual food trays; proper food storage and storing of leftover food according to County standards and Food Safety Rules and Regulations; receiving food orders; and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service, dining and storage areas.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers, and mixers; performs a variety of kitchen and dining area duties including maintaining orderly, safe and sanitary conditions; washing dishes, utensils and equipment; cleaning appliances, tables, chairs, and surfaces; and sweeping and mopping floors.
• Serves as back-up Driver to deliver meals to homebound clients as assigned; makes and wraps food portions; packages food orders for transport; and delivering food orders.
• Assists clients with registration and special needs as necessary; receives shipments of food and supplies; and verifies quantity, quality and type of products match the work orders as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)01Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate

02Do you have six (6) months of experience working in the food service industry?

• Yes
• No

03Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above.04I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.

Expected Salary: $15776.8 – 18148 per year

Location: Corrales, NM

Job Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:00:20 GMT