2025-2026 SY: Cook/Cashier at Milagro Middle School

Santa Fe, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $18.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

supportive work environment

Job Description

Milagro Middle School, part of the Santa Fe Public Schools district, operates a dedicated Student Nutrition Department committed to providing nutritious and appealing meals to students. The department plays a critical role in supporting students' health and academic performance by offering well-balanced meals in a clean and welcoming cafeteria environment. Serving a diverse student body, the school promotes inclusive nutrition programs that comply with federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring that all food service operations meet high standards of safety, quality, and portion control.

The role of Cook/Cashier within the Student Nutrition Department at Milagro Middle School focuses on ... Show More

Job Requirements

Must have or obtain Food Handler Certification within 30 days of employment
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Ability to stand or walk for the entire shift
Ability to bend, twist, reach and stoop
Must be able to speak, read, and understand sufficiently to successfully receive and provide information
Pre-employment background check required
Responsible for cost of fingerprints and background check
Reliability and punctuality required
Properly notifies supervisor of absences or tardiness
Consistently appears in appropriate work attire
Demonstrates skill in use of kitchen equipment
Protects district resources through careful use of supplies and equipment
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to prevent injury

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Cooking experience preferred
Bilingual - English/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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