Lead Cook Job Description

Sep 14, 2026

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Lead Cook position responsibilities include preparing nutritious meal items according to established recipes, ensuring timely delivery to homebound residents, and maintaining full compliance with safety and food-handling laws. The role requires daily sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces; proper labeling, dating, and temperature logging; and performing quality checks on taste and appearance. Additional duties cover inventory practices, scheduled attendance, equipment operation following manufacturer instructions, and participation in performance improvement activities.

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POSITION:Lead Cook SALARY:$17.00 # Job Summary: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Package and deliver to homebound residents as needed. ·Sweep,mop and preform general upkeep of the dining room. first in,first-out inventory method. ● Store food and non-food products appropriately. Department:Health and Human Services Created February 12,2026 Pueblo de San Ildefonso Human Resources Office02 Tunyo Po Santa Fe,NM 87506 # POSITION DESCRIPTION LOCATION:Pueblo de San Ildefonso REPORTS TO:Senior Services Coordinator Prepare a variety of food service items by following established recipes and procedures to ensurenutritional meals.Ensure all safety and food handling complies with laws and regulations.Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and safe operation of equipment and dining room. ● Bake,roast,fry,stew,steam-cook,or otherwise prepare food products for cooking byfollowing instructions and standard recipes. ● Utilize knowledge of cooking methods and preparation time requirements to ensure thatadequate amounts of properly prepared food are provided in a timely fashion. ● Adhere to manufacturer instructions and standard kitchen procedures when operatingmachinery and equipment used in cooking,including slicers,choppers,steamers,broilers,griddles,fryers,braziers,blenders,microwaves,etc. ● Weigh cooking products as required to ensure proper portion delivery. ·Clean the work area,refrigerators,stoves,ovens,storerooms,dishes,and utensils in orderto comply with federal and state sanitization requirements. ·Perform quality checks for the taste and appearance of finished food products. ·Ensure that all food and non-food items are properly stored,labeled,and dated.Use the ● Maintain food usage and prepared food temperature logs daily.Maintains temperaturecontrols for stored food and prepared hot food in accordance with state recommendedprocedures. Approved;John Gonzales Tribal Administrator,Tracey Cordero Health and Human Services Director,ClaudetteGrinage Human Resources Manager ·Follow proper food handling procedures,included protective clothing,i.e.hair net,gloves,etc. ● Ensure that all deliveries will be on schedule/on time. ·Check and log temperature of meals being delivered. ·Participate in improving organizational performance activities as assigned. ● Timely attendance at work as scheduled,completes work within designated times. ● Preform other duties as assigned. # Requirements: High school diploma or GED,1 year of experience in cooking for large groups,food servicepreparation preferred.Must obtain and maintain food handler's card.Current valid driver'slicense and insurable under the Tribal auto insurance.Must successfully pass a pre-employmentdrug test,and background investigation. # Work Environment: Work is generally performed in and at the Senior Center in a kitchen and dining room settingwith exposure to heat,steam,fumes,and cold.Evening and weekend work may be required.Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.Exposure to natural weather conditions andnormal debris may be common at sire or may occur while delivery of meals.

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What are the core responsibilities of the Lead Cook?

Prepare food service items using established recipes, maintain kitchen cleanliness and safe equipment operation, manage storage with proper labeling and dates, and ensure scheduled meal deliveries to homebound residents.

What safety and compliance standards must be followed?

All food handling and safety practices must comply with federal and state laws and regulations, including proper protective clothing and adherence to sanitation requirements.

What qualifications and tests are required for this role?

A high school diploma or GED, at least one year of large-group cooking experience, a food handler’s card, a current valid driver’s license insurable under tribal auto insurance, and successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.

Sep 14, 2026

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