Cook - Children's Services

Presbyterian Medical Services • Farmington, NM

7d

About The Position

This position is responsible for all phases of meal preparation and kitchen operation in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements, Head Start/Early Head Start Nutrition Performance Standards, and New Mexico child care licensing regulations. The cook may be reassigned to various centers as needed for program operations and may be required to deliver meals to multiple Head Start Centers.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Kitchen experience is required, including food preparation and kitchen routines.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire, meeting the stated training requirements, and keep certifications current.
• Successfully complete a post-offer health exam and annual exams thereafter in accordance with PMS policies.
• Successfully complete a TB test and additional testing upon exposure in accordance with PMS policies.
• Successfully complete criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and operate the kitchen in accordance with applicable USDA, Head Start/Early Head Start, and New Mexico child care requirements.
• Deliver meals to multiple Head Start Centers when required.
• Work at various centers when reassigned to meet program needs.

Benefits

• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and long-term disability coverage.
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution.
• Employee recognition and engagement activities.
• Robust training program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed