Kitchen Staff Jobs in Penasco, 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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Food Service Worker - FT

  • Embudo, NM (17 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 5 days ago
  • Embudo, NM (17 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 5 days ago

Food Service Worker - FT Job Reference Number: 32459 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: K-12-by-Elior State: New Mexico (US-NM) The Role at a glance: We are looking to...

Cook

  • Embudo, NM (17 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 7 days ago
  • Embudo, NM (17 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Cook .67 FTE 4 Hours Daily

  • Chimayo, NM (13 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 17 days ago
  • Chimayo, NM (13 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 17 days ago

COOK QUALIFICATIONS: Preferably knowledgeable and experienced in food preparation. Demonstrates cooperativeness and willingness to acquire added skills in the area of nutrition and related areas....

Food Service Worker/Cook

  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 22 days ago
  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 22 days ago

Minimum of 1 year food preparation experience required. 2 - 3 years of experience preferred. Excellent Customer Service skills required....

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS needed in Taos, NM

  • Rnch de Taos, NM (10 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rnch de Taos, NM (10 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 30+ days ago

Hi there! We need Food Service Workers for serving and cleaning at a CATERED EVENT in Taos, NM on JULY 18 & 19. Pay: $14/hr Uniform: Black tshirt (logo shirt will be provided), Black pants (no...

Crew Member

  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 45+ days ago

As a SONIC Drive-In Crew Member which may include Frozen, Fountain, Expo, or Switchboard your primary responsibility is to provide every guest with a SuperSONIC experience by: Creating and...

Team Member: Food Champion

  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Mission: The mission of the Food Champion is to ensure the highest quality of food and service for our guests by meticulously preparing menu items to exact specifications, maintaining...

Bakery/Deli Clerk

  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 90+ days ago

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in...

Cook- SEP

  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Taos, NM (16 miles from Penasco, NM)
  • 90+ days ago

Human Resources 105 Albright Street, Suite J Taos, New Mexico 87571 Telephone: ... Facsimile: ... www.taoscounty.org/jobs Email applications to ... Employment Opportunity Internal/External OPEN...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Penasco, 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 Penasco, NM offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.7%
Some High School
3.9%
Some College
3.4%
Master's Degree
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Penasco, 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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