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Food Service Worker (DOH/FBMC #13948)

Salary

 

$15.00 - $22.50 Hourly

$31,200 - $46,800 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C1

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.  Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

 
Provides assistance with kitchen duties which include service and sanitation duties, as well as other related duties, such as preparing desserts, stocking supplies from warehouse, obtaining food/supplies as needed, keeping kitchen clean and sanitary, prepare salads and drinks, load/empty food carts, attend in-service staff meetings, dish washing and delivering food carts to units.

How does it get done?

 
Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items. 
Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions. 
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed. 
Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments. 
Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.

Who are the customers?

 
Residents at a long-terms care facility.

Ideal Candidate

 
Will have:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.

Minimum Qualification

 
Eighth grade education.

Employment Requirements

 
Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire.  Employment is subject to nationwide 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.

Working Conditions

 
Position will work in a kitchen and moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios, (575) 537-8667, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

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.

Date Posted
12/23/2025
Job Reference
160153
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Santa Clara, NM 88026
Category
Operations
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