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Elior North America
Cook
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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
Salary Not Available
Position range in Northern Region $31k
- $43k Per Year Cook Elior North America
Occupation:
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaLocation:
Taos, NM- 87571
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
08/27/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
NLXWeb Site:
usnlx.com Job #: 296295560 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.Cook Job Reference Number:
41713Employment Type:
Full-Time- ,•
Onsite Segment:
Corrections Brand:
Summit Location:
Taos County Adult & Juvenile Detention Center, NM The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Taos, NM location for our correctional division. As a cook for Summit, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on! What you'll be doing:- Quality and portion control
- Food preparation
- Creative food presentation
- Maintaining kitchen
- Ensuring food is stored properly
- Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes What we're looking for:
Must-haves:
- At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
- Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
- Customer service experience is required.
Nice-to-haves:
- Food handlers' certification Compensation Range $18.
Our Benefits:
- Medical (FT Employees)
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- EAP•401k•Sick Time•Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)•Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)•Paid Time Off #boost