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For more Job Requirements & Classification Description: THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS. POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM Why does the job exist? This position will be responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of large quantity meals in accordance with set menus; for the residents of the New Mexico State Veterans Home. Prepare and serve resident's meal in a manner that conserves nutritive value, flavor and appearance; food is palatable, attractive and at the proper temperature. How does it get done? Accurately measure, prepare, and cook ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. Take-in food deliveries from an assortment of vendors, inventory food items, and conduct / assist meal service to the residents. Work with customers (residents) to assure that their preferences are met to the best of the facilities ability. Maintain required logs to assure survey compliance. Who are the customers? The primary customers are the brave men and women that answered our nation’s call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health. This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents). Ideal Candidate Experience working in a long-term care facility; Experience as a Cook; Experience utilizing recipes; Experience serving food to residents of a hospital or institution; Experience cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, utensils, and equipment. No prior experience or training required. Employment Requirements Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate or receive within 1 week of date of hire. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training. Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required. Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office. Working Conditions This position will perform work in a kitchen setting with exposure to high and low temperatures from ovens and freezers. This position requires walking throughout the facility and frequent communication and interaction with residents, staff, and the public. Periods of walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, and reaching above head and shoulders as well as the ability to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds for a variety of activities may be required. Must be able to function under pressure and stressful situations. Health hazards such as exposure to contagious viruses and diseases. May also include routine exposure to public, fellow employees, and facility resident illness, stressful situation, and bodily fluids, as well as exposure to physical and/or verbal abuse. Incumbent may be exposed to minor physical harm such as cuts from knives, kitchen machinery and other kitchen equipment. Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle may be required; some lifting; extended hours to meet deadlines will be required. Working hours may include on‑call, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. #J-18808-Ljbffr