Cook

The Staff Pad is partnering with a respected hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico to hire a compassionate and dependable Cook. In this role, you’ll do more than prepare meals — you’ll help nourish patients, support healing, and create a positive dining experience for both patients and hospital staff every day.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, taking pride in quality food preparation, bring knowledge of dietary needs , a strong commitment to maintaining health and sanitation standards while wanting a stable career with excellent benefits, we’d love to meet you.

Make a Difference Through Every Meal !

• Meaningful work that directly supports patient care
  
• Stable, full-time hospital position
  
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
  
• Consistent daytime schedule
  
• Excellent benefits package
  
• Opportunity to grow your culinary and healthcare experience
  

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, cook, chill, and serve a variety of nutritious meals and food items
  
• Adhere to established procedures and food service standards while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory guidelines
  
• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation standards are met
  
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines at all times
  
• Safely operate institutional kitchen equipment and tools
  
• Support patient dietary needs with accuracy and care
  
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
  
• Work collaboratively with the dietary team to ensure both patient and staff needs are met along with a timely meal service
  

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
  
• Experience with food preparation, cooking techniques, and institutional kitchen equipment
  
• Institutional or healthcare food service experience preferred
  
• Formal training in institutional food preparation is a plus
  
• Current Food Handler’s Card or Food Safety Protection Manager Certification from an NMED-approved program required
  
• Reliable, team-oriented, and committed to high-quality service
  

Schedule

• Full-time
  
• 8-hour shifts
  
• Day shift availability
  

Benefits

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Flexible scheduling options
  
• Career stability and growth opportunities
  

Join a Team That Cares

If you’re passionate about food service and want to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting, apply today and become part of a team dedicated to serving the community with care and compassion.