2025-2026 SY: Cook at Aspen Community School

Santa Fe, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $14.00 - $18.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

supportive work environment

Job Description

Aspen Community School, located within the Santa Fe Public Schools district, is dedicated to providing quality education and nutritional services to its students. The school's Student Nutrition Department plays a crucial role in supporting student health and well-being by ensuring access to nutritious and balanced meals throughout the school day. Committed to excellence, the department adheres strictly to federal, state, and local nutrition guidelines and works collaboratively with staff and students to promote healthy eating habits in a positive and organized cafeteria environment.

The position offered is a full-time Cook role within the Student Nutrition Department at Aspen Community... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
Must have or obtain Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment
Ability to lift and carry heavy items up to 40 pounds
Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, and stoop for the entire shift
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
Must speak, read, and understand English sufficiently to communicate
Must successfully complete pre-employment background check
Responsible for fingerprinting and background check costs
Must comply with federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation regulations

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Cooking experience preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Must have or obtain Food Handler Certification
Knowledge of serving portions and reimbursable meal requirements
Ability to read and follow recipes
Ability to communicate effectively with manager, teachers and students

Job Duties

Complies with department rules, procedures, administrative directive 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 mathematical conversion of recipes to 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 work area clean and sanitized
Reports equipment needing repairs to the foodservice manager
Reports accidents to 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

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