Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rio Rancho, 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...

PM Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 45+ 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...

Kitchen Staff Member

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 12 hours ago

Helping with day to day kitchen and production needs. Cooking candy and assisting with other miscellaneous jobs Uniform: Employer-supplied hairnets and gloves Employer-supplied uniform Sleeveless...

Remote Work

Team Member: Food Champion

  • UNM, NM (16 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 15 hours ago
  • UNM, NM (16 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 15 hours 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...

Sous Chef

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 23 hours ago

Levy Sector NOW HIRING UNM ATHLETICS 25/26 SEASON IMMEDIATE CULINARY POSITIONS Position Title: SOUS CHEF - CULINARY OPERATIONS Pay Range: $26.00 to $31.00 Employment Status: Full-Time and...

Sous Chef

  • Albuquerque, NM (16 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (16 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 1 day ago

NOW HIRING UNM ATHLETICS 25/26 SEASON IMMEDIATE CULINARY POSITIONS Position Title: SOUS CHEF - CULINARY OPERATIONS Pay Range : $26.00 to $31.00 Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Contact...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 1 day ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Food Service Worker

  • Bernalillo, NM (9 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bernalillo, NM (9 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 2 days ago

Ensure kitchen is kept clean and that the environment is ready for food prep/serving including sweeping, mopping and dishwashing. Proper portions and utensils are being reviewed for service....

Line Cook - PM

  • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM (11 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM (11 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 3 days ago

Apply Description Title: Line Cook - PM Reports to: PM Sous Chef Position Type: Full or Part-time, Non-exempt Why you'll love it here: At Los Poblanos, you will discover more than just a job. Join...

Cook, Sushi Restaurant Mid-Level Experience

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago

Sakura Sushi & Grill, voted Best All Around Restaurant in Albuquerque for 2024 by Albuquerque Magazine. Also voted best Sushi Restaurant in Albuquerque for 2021, 2022, and 2023. We are located...

Kitchen/Prep Cook

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago

Prep Cook is responsible for preparing food ingredients and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, working under the direction of head of kitchens. They handle tasks like washing, chopping,...

Dishwasher Senior Living Community North Ridge

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Maintain dishes, pots, pans, and utensils clean and ready for use; responsible for cleanliness of dishwashing and dietary areas....

Dishwasher Sakura Sushi and Grill

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 4 days ago

Dishwasher Sakura Sushi and Grill (Near Coors and Montano Albuquerque) 6241 Riverside Plaza Ln NW Suite C-1 compensation: About $16.50/hr including around $3/hr in tips employment type: experience...

Cook I

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION: Cook I DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Sous Chef FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Hourly Summary Cook I is an entry- level cook position responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of...

Cook III

  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM (14 miles from Rio Rancho, NM)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION: Cook III DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage REPORTS TO: Sous Chef FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Hourly Summary Cook II is a senior- level cook responsible for advanced food preparation and cooking in...

Demographic Data for Rio Rancho, NM

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in Rio Rancho, 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
4.0%
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 Rio Rancho, 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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