Find & Apply For Cook Jobs in Artesia, New Mexico

$21.30

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Eastern Region $13.07 - $17.62 Per hour Cook II

SOUTHERN

FOODSERVICE MGMT

Occupation:

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Location:

Artesia, NM - 88210

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/02/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/04/2026

Expires:

11/05/2026

Job #: 961773

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits

Job Description

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Veterans Preference:

The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers. Description Southern Foodservice Management, a national contact food service company, is now looking to hire a qualified Cook II for our FLETC Artesia location in Artesia New Mexico. The pay range $21.30 plus $5.50 per hour health and welfare.

The shifts are either early morning, day or afternoon, evening, night or overnight.

This is 7 days a week operation- 40 hours a week Sunday through Saturday. Job Summary Prepare and Cook Main entrees and/or sides on the daily menu as assigned daily by Cook I or Management according to the daily menu's recipes strictly adhering to recipe cards.

Taste products for good quality / texture, not to be over salted

Place all properly cooked menu items on serving line and garnish

Check temperatures of menu items for required ranges and record on DA Form 7800

Utilize progressive cooking throughout the meal as directed by Cook I to ensure freshness and quality of food served.

Replenish food items in the steam tables or cold bars as required during service

Assist on Food serving lines during meal service times.

Greet and care for our customers while working on the serving lines.

Break down service areas after the meal period ends.

Responsible for maintaining kitchen to Sanitation standards established by Company and Army Food Program.

Clean assigned equipment, kitchen, storage and serving areas such preparation tables, steam kettles, ovens, floors, steam tables, etc. Southern Foodservice Management's Culture We have a philosophy for every one on our service team to give something extra.

A Southern Foodservice Management employee:

Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.

Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.

Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.

Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for proper preparation and cooking of specific menu items assigned by Cook I

Responsible for correct quantities and quality of menu items assigned using Recipe Cards and Production Schedules.

Must maintain proper food safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with the Tri-Service Food Code, DA Pam 30-22 and HAACP

Responsible for following proper safety procedures like wearing PPE to ensure a safe working environment.

Always conduct yourself in a professional and orderly manner in accordance with the SFM Code of Conduct

Follow the direction of the Cook I in carrying out the duties and procedures as assigned

All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any "Job" or "Position" assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility. #

INDSJ Requirements Physical Requirements Strength:

Lift up to 40lbs

Posture:

Standing 80%, Walking 20%

Movement of objects: Frequent

Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling

Climbing or Balancing:

Occasional

Stooping:

Occasional

Reaching:

Frequent

Handling:

Frequent

Talking/Hearing:

Frequent

Seeing:

Frequent

Temperature Variation:

Frequent