Sandoval County, NM
Salary :
$32,843.20 - $37,793.60 Annually Location :
Rio Rancho, NM Job Type:
Classified Full Time Job Number:
2025-00098 Division:
Community Services Department:
Senior Services - Rio Rancho Meal Site Opening Date:
08/19/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Purpose Under close supervision, responsible for assisting in the preparation, volume cooking, and serving of meals for assigned senior center, homebound and congregate clients; performs setup and cleanup duties in the dining and kitchen areas; picks up and delivers food as assigned; assists the Cook and Senior Center Supervisor with other duties such as inventory and ordering of supplies; and performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and six months of experience working in the food service industry; preferably in a large scale commercial or institutional kitchen setting preparing food for large groups of people. Required Licenses or Certifications:
Valid New Mexico Driver's License. ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire. Other Requirements
Additional Requirements:
Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license. Must pass a background check applicable to position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation. Essential Job Functions
Performs a wide variety of tasks in the preparation and serving of food for the County Senior Programs; volume cooking of foods according to prescribed menus and recipes and as directed by the Cook; and prepares entrees and side items that accompany the main course meal including cutting, slicing, chopping, baking, portioning and cooking. Assists with setting up and serving food; preparing dining area for meal time and monitoring during meal service; preparing take-out/homebound food and individual food trays; proper food storage and storing of leftover food according to County standards and Food Safety Rules and Regulations; receiving food orders; and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service, dining and storage areas. Operates standard kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers, and mixers; performs a variety of kitchen and dining area duties including maintaining orderly, safe and sanitary conditions; washing dishes, utensils and equipment; cleaning appliances, tables, chairs, and surfaces; and sweeping and mopping floors. Serves as back-up Driver to deliver meals to homebound clients as assigned; makes and wraps food portions; packages food orders for transport; and delivering food orders. Assists clients with registration and special needs as necessary; receives shipments of food and supplies; and verifies quantity, quality and type of products match the work orders as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan. Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA) 01
Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?
No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate
02
Do you have six (6) months experience working in the food service industry for a large scale commercial or institutional kitchen for large groups of people?
Yes No
03
Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above. 04
I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.
I Understand
Required Question
$32,843.20 - $37,793.60 Annually Location :
Rio Rancho, NM Job Type:
Classified Full Time Job Number:
2025-00098 Division:
Community Services Department:
Senior Services - Rio Rancho Meal Site Opening Date:
08/19/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
General Purpose Under close supervision, responsible for assisting in the preparation, volume cooking, and serving of meals for assigned senior center, homebound and congregate clients; performs setup and cleanup duties in the dining and kitchen areas; picks up and delivers food as assigned; assists the Cook and Senior Center Supervisor with other duties such as inventory and ordering of supplies; and performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and six months of experience working in the food service industry; preferably in a large scale commercial or institutional kitchen setting preparing food for large groups of people. Required Licenses or Certifications:
Valid New Mexico Driver's License. ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire. Other Requirements
Additional Requirements:
Ability to maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license. Must pass a background check applicable to position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation. Essential Job Functions
Performs a wide variety of tasks in the preparation and serving of food for the County Senior Programs; volume cooking of foods according to prescribed menus and recipes and as directed by the Cook; and prepares entrees and side items that accompany the main course meal including cutting, slicing, chopping, baking, portioning and cooking. Assists with setting up and serving food; preparing dining area for meal time and monitoring during meal service; preparing take-out/homebound food and individual food trays; proper food storage and storing of leftover food according to County standards and Food Safety Rules and Regulations; receiving food orders; and maintaining the cleanliness of the food service, dining and storage areas. Operates standard kitchen equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers, and mixers; performs a variety of kitchen and dining area duties including maintaining orderly, safe and sanitary conditions; washing dishes, utensils and equipment; cleaning appliances, tables, chairs, and surfaces; and sweeping and mopping floors. Serves as back-up Driver to deliver meals to homebound clients as assigned; makes and wraps food portions; packages food orders for transport; and delivering food orders. Assists clients with registration and special needs as necessary; receives shipments of food and supplies; and verifies quantity, quality and type of products match the work orders as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan. Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA) 01
Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?
No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate
02
Do you have six (6) months experience working in the food service industry for a large scale commercial or institutional kitchen for large groups of people?
Yes No
03
Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above. 04
I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.
I Understand
Required Question