SEP - Cook/Site Assistant in Mesilla, New Mexico at Adelante Development Center

Description: $1,250 Hiring Bonus!
Are you age 55 or older and looking for meaningful part-time work? This position is part of the Senior Employment Program (SEP), which helps older adults gain skill-building, meaningful employment while making a positive impact in the community.
As a Cook/Site Assistant, you’ll help prepare and serve meals, support home-delivered meal services, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with a team and contributing to a program that supports seniors in the community.
What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve meals following program guidelines
• Assist with home-delivered meals
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety
• Monitor food storage and kitchen supplies
• Package and label leftover meals for delivery
• Assist with kitchen documentation and daily operations

Schedule & Pay

Part-Time | Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Starting Pay: From $13.01 per hour

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet Senior Employment Program (SEP) requirements
• One year of food preparation experience
• Bilingual capacity is preferred; English and Spanish.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements: Must be 125% of poverty or lower; must be at least 55 years old, unemployed and residents of New Mexico. Must pass pre-employment drug and TB screening, Agency, Federal and State Department of Health background investigations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., occasionally. Must be able to work standard work hours as required to fulfill job responsibilities. Adelante is a drug free workplace. Adelante is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.