Cook - req# 29057 - University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

About the Job

Cook

Requisition ID	req29057
Working Title	Cook
Position Grade	05
Position Summary	Join a fast paced teamin providing nutritionally sound meals to young children. Responsibilitiesinclude: -Working with a team to serve meals to approximately 250 children, three times per day; -Coordinating meal service with kitchen personnel and classroom staff; -Participating in meal preparation, cooking, service and clean-up; -Ordering supplies as necessary; -Participating in required trainings and workshops, Center events, and functions. This is a term,full-time, benefits eligible position upon the date of hire. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. Ability to obtain State of New Mexico Food Handler's Certificate, where applicable. If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications	Training directlyrelated to food production Experience: -Working in a commercial kitchen -Attending to daily maintenance of kitchen equipment -Implementing USDA Food Program policies and procedures -Directly relating to food handling, preparation and customer service -Maintaining required Environmental Health and generally-accepted food industry
Additional Requirements	Individuals must complete an ECECD background check, including fingerprinting, and receive replacement medical clearance from the UNM EOHS office.
Campus	Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department	UNM Childrens Campus Administration (234B)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Term - Full-Time
Term End Date	12/31/2024
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	Hourly: $15.00-$18.00
Benefits Eligible	This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement	As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required	Yes
For Best Consideration Date	4/15/2024
Eligible for Remote Work	No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Applicant must provide an updated resume.
*Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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