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State of New Mexico
Cook (DOH/NMBHI #12891)
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$33,198 / year median in New Mexico
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Why does the job exist? Incumbent will be responsible for preparing and cooking large quantities of food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served. How does it get done? Accurately measures and mixes and prepares ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Who are the customers? Patients/ Residents/ Clients/ Staff Ideal Candidate Patients/ Residents/ Clients/ Staff Minimum Qualification No prior experience or training required. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver's License. Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate. Working Conditions This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette (products are permitted on any part of the campus. Department is Dietary. Work hours are 11:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here