2026-2027 SY: Cook at Aspen Community

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and serves 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. This role involves preparing or assisting in the preparation, service, and clean-up of foods using menus, standardized recipes, designated portion sizes, and following district sanitation procedures. The cook is responsible for accurately recording food usage, storing and disposing of food and supplies according to regulations, and assisting with inventory counts. They must also follow sanitation and safety standards, practice a "clean as you go" policy, report equipment needing repairs, and report accidents immediately. Familiarity with reimbursable meals and serving food in a friendly and appetizing manner with correct portions is essential. This is a full-time position with 7 hours per day for a contract length of 177 days.

Requirements

Must have a 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.
Ability to read and follow recipes, prepare food, and complete required worksheets.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, teachers, and students.
Ability to speak, read, and understand sufficiently to successfully receive/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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual – English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Complies with department rules, procedures, administrative directives and regulations, district policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations.
Prepares or assists in the preparation, service, and clean-up of foods using menus, standardized recipes, designated portion sizes, and following district sanitation procedures.
Follows work schedules - plans and organizes duties prior to beginning tasks.
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.
Must be familiar with reimbursable meals.
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.