Preschool Cook

Join The Team That Feeds Growing Minds!

Help New Mexico (HELPNM) was created in 1965 by the interdenominational New Mexico Council of Churches to support education in their community. Today, their legacy and impact carry on through HELPNMs work as a fully-owned subsidiary of CPLC. The Office of Learning and Academic Opportunity (OLAO) provides services to children and families from birth to eight years of age. Our priority is to provide general services related to families in the areas of education, health and social/behavioral development. OLAO also provides an intentional, coordinated approach to strengthening the family unit and combines programming for children and adults in order to build strong and stable families.

How will you make an impact in this role? You will implement the centers food services, including meal preparation and servicing, receiving and storing food and supplies, kitchen sanitation, and maintain general records and inventory. You will ensure the center is in compliance with all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines. You will promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success, as it relates to this position. You will actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. You will maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitates health practices to keep children safe in outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum qualifications and competencies:

• Education/Background: Education Years of Experience High School Diploma/GED preferred or be willing to obtain with 6 months of hire. Minimum of 6 months of cooking experience preferred Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred) Valid Drivers license and current Auto Insurance TB test or Chest X-ray NM ECECD Background Clearance First Aid/CPR Certified or must obtain within first 6 months of employment Applicants must obtain Food Handlers card upon hire

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner Children to age 26
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free Preventative Services
• Wellness Rewards
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine
• Concierge Services
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Mileage
• Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Benefits

Join our preschool kitchen and sprinkle a little joy! Apply today!

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