Zia Senior Citizens/ Carrizozo - Driver/Clerk/Cook Aide

• Assists with preparation of well-balanced, nutritious meals according to standardized recipes, established policies, procedures, and nutritional, federal, and state guidelines.
• Prepares kitchen equipment and various food items for daily operations.
• Assists with preparations of carry-out lunches and packing the meals into containers for delivery.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen, cooking equipment, utensils, delivery bags, and eating areas on a daily basis.
• Performs custodial and maintenance tasks, including dusting, mopping, floor finishing and buffing, vacuuming, shampooing carpets, and cleaning and restocking restrooms, with key duties such as replenishing paper and soap supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, ensures proper disposal of waste, and may replace light bulbs as directed.
• Maintains custodial equipment and supplies.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
• Comply with all property and department policies and procedures.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality of all departmental matters and records.
• Remains flexible in working hours as needed to meet deadlines and support organizational needs.
• Contributes to a team effort to achieve goals and deliver successful outcomes.
• Executes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

The duties of this position are not limited to those set forth above. The incumbent will perform such functions, duties and assignments as directed by supervisor and consistent with ability, background and expertise.

• High school diploma/GED.
• Must obtain and maintain Serve-Safe Food Handler certification.
• Valid driver’s license is required when operating a vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment requirements.

Knowledge of:

• Goals, objectives, functions, policies, and procedures of Lincoln County.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety codes and procedures.
• Materials, methods, and equipment used in the kitchen.
• Nutrition and meal preparation.
• Food handling and sanitation techniques.

Skill in:

• The safe use of cleaning equipment, materials, and substances.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Addressing customer problems.
• Exceptional customer service.

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds, including the public and co-workers and at all levels of the organization.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Adapt to varying conditions, analyze situations, and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Work under stressful circumstances.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as cooperatively in group/team settings.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in a kitchen or cafeteria setting with an excessive noise level. The employee occasionally is exposed to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, and/or second-hand smoke; hazardous/moving equipment; and hostile, offensive, and / or violent individuals. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; taste or smell; and talk or hear. Clarity of vision at short distance is required. Employee may occasionally sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Position may cause stress and tension; and require incumbent to quickly change position on issues when presented with better alternatives.

Equipment, tools, and materials:

Tools used in performing the essential functions of the job: mixers, bowls, pots and pans, ovens, slicers, knives, dishwasher, various hand-controlled kitchen utensils, deep fryer and various food containers; materials and products handled include various food products, beverages, food trays, cooking oils, seasonings, condiments and cleaning supplies, vehicle.