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Join our great little School Nutrition Service team within the beautiful residential Santa Fe Campus of The New Mexico School for the Deaf! An 11-month, full-time position in a large professional kitchen environment, with Professional Standards and American Sign Language training provided, as well as full benefits and retirement available for permanent employees. Enjoy a weekday schedule as you receive, prep, cook, and serve / vend meals for the NMSD USDA Student Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, the residential Family Style Dinner Program, with occasional weekend catered events for our 140 students and campus community. Make a positive impact in the nutrition of our students during the school year and enjoy breaks during our holiday and summer closures.
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or equivalent is required
· Prior employment as a commercial cook is required
· Cooking for a USDA school nutrition program is preferred
· Due to the constant use of recipes, resources and documentation requirements, fluency in English is required: verbal, reading and writing
· Spanish highly preferred
Sign Language:
· Sign language skills are preferred but not required. The employee will be required to demonstrate progressive sign language acquisition and participate in sign language classes offered at NMSD.
Certification / Clearance:
· Must have and maintain a current Food Handler Certification which meets the requirements of the New Mexico Environment Department and / or USDA Food Programs or must obtain this certificate within 30 days of hire.
· Successful passing of a pre-employment background check.
· Must complete annual USDA required Professional Standards Training hours and NMSD Professional Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
NMSD is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We adhere to all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, family and medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
