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Production Tech I - Cafeteria
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$63,615 / year median in New Mexico
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Production Tech I - Cafeteria Christus Health United States, Mexico, Santa Fe 455 Saint Michaels Drive (Show on map) Sep 05, 2026
Description Summary:
Plans, prepares, seasons, portions, and cooks all food following approved recipes and production sheets, ensures quality foods, minimum waste, freshness of product all prepared within a sanitary environment. Works in other areas of the department as scheduled.
Responsibilities:
Prepares all food (patient, cafeteria, & catering) following approved recipes and production sheets.
Reviews menus, recipes, and production sheets with Manager to determine type, quantities, and specifications of items required, attends production meetings, and offers input to enhance quality.
Plans cooking schedule so that foods will be ready at specified times and of desired quality.
Works with a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
Responsible for assuring each item prepared meets quality standards in taste, appearance, texture, temperature, aroma, and portion size.
Responsible for maintaining a sanitary level that meets hospital, state, and JCAHO standards.
Responsible for setting up and replenishing cafeteria, catering, and patient food. Serves on patient tray-line as assigned.
Ensures temperatures of food & refrigerators are at approved standards; refrigerators areas are clean, organized, and sanitary. Food borne illness standards are maintained.
Requirements:
Education:
High school graduate preferred. Graduate of approved culinary program preferred.
Experience:
One year of experience in a food production environment with responsibility of food production and cooking.
Ability to read, interpret, and expand recipes.
Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:
N/A Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time