The Staff Pad is partnering with a respected hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico to hire a compassionate and dependable Cook. In this role, you'll do more than prepare meals — you'll help nourish patients, support healing, and create a positive dining experience for both patients and hospital staff every day. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, taking pride in quality food preparation, bring knowledge of dietary needs, a strong commitment to maintaining health and sanitation standards while wanting a stable career with excellent benefits, we'd love to meet you. Make a Difference Through Every Meal !

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Part-Time | Days | Nights Why You'll Love This Opportunity Meaningful work that directly supports patient care Stable, full-time hospital position Supportive and team-oriented environment Consistent daytime schedule Excellent benefits package Opportunity to grow your culinary and healthcare experience What You'll Do Prepare, cook, chill, and serve a variety of nutritious meals and food items Adhere to established procedures and food service standards while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory guidelines Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation standards are met Follow food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines at all times Safely operate institutional kitchen equipment and tools Support patient dietary needs with accuracy and care Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure both patient and staff needs are met along with a timely meal service What We're Looking For High school diploma or GED required Experience with food preparation, cooking techniques, and institutional kitchen equipment Institutional or healthcare food service experience preferred Formal training in institutional food preparation is a plus Current Food Handler's Card or Food Safety Protection Manager Certification from an NMED-approved program required Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to high-quality service Benefits We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Flexible scheduling options Career stability and growth opportunities Join a Team That Cares If you're passionate about food service and want to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting, apply today and become part of a team dedicated to serving the community with care and compassion.