Assistant Cook
Full-time
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Posted on Oct 24, 2026
Assistant Cook
Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
- ID
- 2026-13745
- College
- TUNY - College of Dental Medicine
- Position Type
- Full-Time
- Schedule Shift
- 6:00am-3:00pm Monday-Thursday , 6:00am-12:00pm Friday
- Hours Per Week
- 36.5
- Travel
- As needed
- Category
- Facilities/Security/Food Service
- FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt
- Location : Country
- US
Overview
The Assistant Cook works closely with the Cook to support daily food preparation, cooking, and serving activities for the University cafeteria. The Assistant Cook assists with routine kitchen operations while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment and following established food safety, sanitation procedures, and applicable kosher dietary guidelines.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Cook with food preparation and cooking tasks according to established recipes, menus, portion standards, and instructions from the Cafeteria Manager.
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including cutting, peeling, slicing, measuring, and portioning.
- Follow established kosher dietary guidelines and kitchen procedures in the preparation, handling, storage, and service of food.
- Assist with setting up food service areas and serving meals to students, faculty, staff, and other members of the University community.
- Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, dating, and rotating food products and supplies.
- Monitor food products and supplies and notify the Cook when supplies are running low.
- Assist with local pickup of ingredients, supplies, and other necessary items for cafeteria operations.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, food preparation surfaces, service areas, and other assigned work areas.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils as instructed.
- Report equipment issues and safety concerns to the Cafeteria Manager, as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively and professionally with kitchen staff and members of the University community.
- Complete required food safety, sanitation, kosher kitchen, and workplace safety training as applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in food preparation and/or cooking experience, in a restaurant, cafeteria, institutional dining, or similar fast-paced food service environment highly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, food safety, and sanitation practices.
- Ability to follow established kosher dietary guidelines and kitchen procedures.
- Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established food preparation procedures.
Travel
- Local travel as needed to pick up ingredients, supplies, and other necessary items for cafeteria operations.
Working Conditions
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in food preparation and/or cooking experience, in a restaurant, cafeteria, institutional dining, or similar fast-paced food service environment highly preferred.
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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Full range of Health Plans
- Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
- Dependent Care and Transit Programs
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability programs
- Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
- Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
- Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
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