Assistant Cook

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #99: Assistant Cook

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Indian Center

PAY CLASS: C HIRING RANGE: $11.1747-$13.6879 per hour

DAYS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

HOURS WORKED: Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works full-time under the supervision of the Farmington Indian Center (FIC)- Cook, and the FIC Director unless otherwise instructed.

Ability to manage the FIC kitchen in the absence of the FIC Cook.

Assists with the preparations of meals in accordance with the State of New Mexico Environmental policies and procedures, as well as City of Farmington policies and procedures.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Assist with food orders.

Cleaning and sanitizing areas, washing dishes, mopping and sweeping, cleaning refrigerators, freezers, stove, ovens bins, cupboards, and other kitchen equipment.

Assists with disposal of trash and food wastes; recycles paper and metal waste daily.

Participates in emergency drills, environmental safety activities, documents safety protocol.

Assists with events and programs and needed throughout Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA).

Wears close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing.

Works a varied schedule which may include weekends, evenings, depending on the events planned.
Operates cash register and prepares deposits with peripheral electronic processing equipment.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works other related FIC activities within the Farmington Indian Center as needed.

May serve on various employee committees, as required by and assigned.

Other duties may be assigned, such as after hours work or work on weekends.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

A pre-employment physical and or drug/alcohol test is required for this position.

High School Diploma or Equivalent of GED.

Ability to speak and understand the Navajo Language preferred, but not required.

CPR and First Aid certification preferred, must obtain within 1st year of employment.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Operates various kitchen appliances, utensils, freezer, and other food service equipment, washing machine and dryer, microwave oven, broom, mop, motor vehicle, telephone, computer, fax machine. copier and calculator.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Assistant Cook shall read and understand the general food service provisions, procedures, and requirements as set for by New Mexico Environment Department for Food Service and Processor Regulations.

Knowledge of Navajo cultural food preparation is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is continuously required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level is moderately loud in the restaurant.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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