TEMP Line Cook

Line Cook

Compensation: Salary Grade: CS110 Pay rate: $16.53/hour

Compensation Type: Hourly

Employment Type: Casual

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

The Line Cook prepares and cooks a variety of food items for the SFCC Early Childhood Center in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) standards. Ensure all food items are prepared and served in a timely manner to meet the nutritional needs of children.

Duties & Responsibilities

Complies with childcare food preparation and distribution standards in accordance with guidelines and training protocols.

Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of meals and snacks to meet the nutritional needs of children, including special meals for children with food sensitivities and allergies using a stove, oven, fryer, or grill.

Maintains proper storage and organization of food inventories to ensure freshness and compliance with health standards.

Maintains the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas to provide a safe working space.

Skilled in production, service, staffing, and operations of food, and beverage services.

Proposes menus for daily snacks and lunches on a weekly basis and submits to supervisor for nutritional content and budget review.

Prepares weekly shopping list to support approved menus and purchases items.

Prepares snacks and lunches to be served on schedule identified by supervisor.

Record the distribution of proper food measurements on a daily basis to comply with local and state requirements.

Cleans and maintains kitchen area in a sanitary, safe, and organized manner according to CACFP State regulations.

Receive food deliveries from vendors, verify items, and properly store food and supplies.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.

Working hours may include evenings, holidays, or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.

Completes all required training and professional development sessions.

Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to perform measurement necessary in cooking for large groups.

Ability to maintain a safe and sanitary food preparation area.

Ability to relate to and work effectively with staff and young children.

Ability to be flexible and adjust to many varied situations.

Ability to maintain appropriate and professional behavior at all times.

Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse, multicultural community environment.

Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English-Spanish is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess or obtain a Food Handler Card within thirty (30) days from date of hire.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and grasping while preparing meals, serving food, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen and storage areas.

The employee will frequently lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds and will occasionally handle items weighing more than 50 pounds, using assistance or appropriate equipment as needed.

The employee must be able to work safely around hot equipment, cold storage areas, cleaning chemicals, and other typical commercial kitchen conditions.

Schedule Designation

This role is located on campus at Santa Fe Community College.

Typically, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Best Consideration Date: September 11, 2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC's mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!