2026-2027 SY: Cook/Cashier at Atalaya Elementary School

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Cook/Cashier at Atalaya Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves preparing and serving attractive, nutritious, and palatable cafeteria meals in an efficient, pleasant, and clean environment, while meeting standards for Child Nutrition programs and complying with sanitation standards and district policies. The contract length is 177 days, with 7 hours per day (1.0 FTE). This is a non-exempt, union position (NEA). A pre-employment background check is required, and the applicant is responsible for the cost of fingerprints and the background check. A Food Handler Certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

Must have or obtain Food Handler Certification which meets the standards of the New Mexico Environment Department or must obtain this certification within 30 days of employment.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Cooking experience.
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Knowledge of serving portions and reimbursable meal requirements.
Ability to read and follow recipes, prepare food, and complete required worksheets.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, teachers, and students.
Must be familiar with reimbursable meals.
Push, carry, and lift large and heavy items (40lbs.).
Ability to bend, twist, and reach and stoop.
The entire shift involves walking or standing.
Must be able to speak, read, and understand sufficiently to successfully receive/provide information to/from students, supervisors, co-workers, etc.
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment, including its capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Responsibilities

Prepares or assists in the preparation, service, and clean-up of foods using menus, standardized recipes, designated portion sizes, and following district sanitation procedures.
Figures the mathematical conversion of recipes to the required amounts when necessary.
Knows and uses accurately, measurements for recipe ingredients such as pounds, cups, gallons, tablespoons, etc.
Records food used on Food Production Worksheets accurately to account for usage.
Stores, utilizes, and disposes of food and supplies following federal, state, and local regulations.
Assists with taking inventory counts of food and supplies as required or assigned.
Follows sanitation and safety standards in clean-up and operation of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Practices a "clean as you go" policy to keep the work area clean and sanitized.
Reports equipment needing repairs to the foodservice manager.
Reports accidents to the foodservice manager immediately.
Serves food to students and adults in a friendly and appetizing manner, meeting requirements by offering correct portions.
Performs other relevant tasks as may be required.