Cook - Children's Services

• Program Description: Rio Rancho Head Start - Sandoval County
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Remote Eligible: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Sign-On Bonus: 1,000
• Original Posting Date: 2025-11-17
• Driver: No

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

PAY RATE: $15.39 hourly

JOB CATEGORY: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / FOOD SERVICE / KITCHEN

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all phases of meal preparation and kitchen operation in accordance with USDA-Child and Adult Care Food Program, Head Start/Early Head Start Nutrition Performance Standards, and New Mexico Child Care licensing regulations. Position may involve the reassignment to various centers as deemed necessary for program operations. May be required to deliver meals to multiple Head Start Centers.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 18 years or older.
• Experience in kitchen required including food preparation and kitchen routine.

• Bilingual English / Spanish or English / Navajo helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies). 

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

• Criminal Background Checks.

$500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS 

BONUSES

• All bonuses are subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability