Kitchen Staff Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Ravenna Assisted Living

Cook for Seniors

Seeking an experienced chef who loves to cook, serve nutritious and delicious meals in a home-like setting for seniors. We are a mid-sized assisted living community with 45-beds. Our mission is to...

Relief Kitchen Helper

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Relief Kitchen Helper to ensure a first-class dining experience for residents and their guests. The Relief Kitchen Helper...

PM Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a Cook to provide resort-style food from scratch while developing strong, positive, and lasting relationships with our residents and...

AM/PM Seasonal Full Time Server Assistant - Santa Ana Cafe Restaurant

  • Bernalillo, NM (20 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bernalillo, NM (20 miles from Albuquerque, NM)
  • 4 hours ago

staff to ensure seamless service. to spend a day in the life' of a hospitality professional at a full-service hotel via our virtual reality experience....

Food Truck Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 hours ago

un food truck cook American Cuisine and Catering 9600 Kilauea Avenue Northwest compensation: 25 per hour employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Cook We are expanding....

Line Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 6 hours ago

Line Cook Farm & Table Date Posted July 29, 2025 Location Albuquerque, NM Category Culinary Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Located on a picturesque 10-acre farm in Albuquerque's North...

Salad and Sandwich Maker

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 7 hours ago

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the wayyou're in the right spot....

Part-time Dishwasher.

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

area Take out trash and assist with kitchen closing duties Support kitchen staff with general cleaning and organization Requirements: Punctual, dependable, and able to work efficiently under pressure...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

In most jobs, everyone doesn't spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that's just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase...

First Cook- Banquet

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Ability to supervise and direct the work of cooks and other kitchen staff as assigned....

Mechanic/Utility Worker

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Overview Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently looking for a Mechanic/Utility Worker in Albuquerque, NM to join our team. This position is entry level and will provide on the job training....

Artisan Baker

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Join our dynamic team at Laguna Development Corporation as an Artisan Baker, where your passion for crafting high-quality, hand-made breads will shine. In this fast-paced, high-volume environment,...

Baker

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

Brand: Einstein Bros. Bagels Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel, and we've been baking bagels fresh daily since 1995. We believe...

Food Truck Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

We are expanding. We are looking for a food truck cook 3-5 days per week. 10:30-1:00 @ $25 per hour. Must have experience in cooking in a fast environment.

Crew Member - 1039

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

The pay for this position starts at $13.00/hour +Tips +Bonus Five Guys Burgers and Fries is interviewing for crew members. Ranked #1 burger in America not only for our delicious food but also for...

Demographic Data for Albuquerque, NM

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
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Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Albuquerque, NM offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Albuquerque, NM
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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