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Cook

City of Española
Espanola, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Under the supervision of the Senior Center Supervisor, Head Cook, or designee, is responsible for assisting with the preparation and distribution of meals at the Española Senior Center; assists with ensuring the facility meets all requirements for food service; assists in cleaning facility. May supervise kitchen aide and any assigned community service workers in the absence of the Head Cook.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; • Minimum of one years experience commercial cooking as restaurant cook, short-order cook, or professional baking, or equivalent commercial training; • Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License AND be insurable by the City of Española’s auto/vehicle insurance; • Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, ServSafe food manager certification or equivalent; • Experience with nutrition and commercial food inventorying desirable; • Background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening required.

Miscellaneous Information

Excellent benefit package includes PERA defined-benefit retirement (City pays 75% of contributions); City pays 75% of affordable health insurance premiums, City pays 100% basic life insurance, affordable dental and vision insurance; 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave plus personal day after 1 year; City pays for required training.


Job Details

Category
Community Services Department
Status
Open
Salary
$17.00 per hour
Posted
May 27, 2026
Closing
Open Until Filled

Salary : $17

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