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 HELPNM’s 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 center’s 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 Driver’s 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 hireBenefits:Generous Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffPaid Sick DaysMedical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner Children to age 26401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Recognition ProgramTuition Reimbursement for qualifying degreesHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountFree Preventative ServicesWellness RewardsLife + Disability optionsEmployee Assistance ProgramTelemedicineConcierge ServicesPet Care, Life Mart Purchase DiscountsMileageCell Reimbursement for qualifying rolesIdentity Theft ProtectionVoluntary BenefitsJoin our preschool kitchen and sprinkle a little joy! Apply today!