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Food Coordinator and Cook
About Santo Domingo
For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment
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Summary Of Position
Kewa Child Care is expanding services in a brand new, state-of-the-art, childcare center. We are looking for a passionate, experienced, food coordinator/cook to join our team. This unique opportunity focuses on blending your experiences with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks with your ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and children. The center enhances the quality of meals by supporting a blend of Keres language learning, cooking traditional meals, and sourcing local goods and produce. The incumbent will be responsible for creating menus that align with CACFP standards and requirements, ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and committed to providing quality food services. All duties will be performed in accordance with tribal, state, and federal standards, regulations, and laws.
Skills And Abilities
If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment
Our work environment has:
- Friendly staff
- Supportive work environment
- Flexibility
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And is community service driven
Summary Of Position
Kewa Child Care is expanding services in a brand new, state-of-the-art, childcare center. We are looking for a passionate, experienced, food coordinator/cook to join our team. This unique opportunity focuses on blending your experiences with preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks with your ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and children. The center enhances the quality of meals by supporting a blend of Keres language learning, cooking traditional meals, and sourcing local goods and produce. The incumbent will be responsible for creating menus that align with CACFP standards and requirements, ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and committed to providing quality food services. All duties will be performed in accordance with tribal, state, and federal standards, regulations, and laws.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices.
- Ability to plan nutritious meals and snacks and accommodate food allergies
- Skill in preparing meals in large quantities while maintaining quality, portion control and presentation
- Ability to read and follow instructions accurately
- Strong organizational skills, including inventory management, food ordering, and cost control
- Ability to maintain accurate meal counts and required documentation
- Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently
- Effective communication skills
- Dependability and punctuality skills
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and child-friendly environment
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Must have computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite – Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word
- High school Diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 Years minimum experience in a food service setting, preferably in schools and childcare centers
- Applicant must be 21 years or older
- Food Handlers Certification, First Aid and CPR Certification, 12 hours additional health and safety training
- Complete Comprehensive Background Check and Drug Screening
- Complete required CACFP cook academy and training
- Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
- Pleasant and Friendly demeanor and outgoing personality
- Highly professional and dependable
- Must be willing to travel overnight or out of state for any out of state training
- Keres speaking preferred
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Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check including FBI, State, Tribal, MVR check, and a new hire drug screen.
If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
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