Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Mexico

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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Supervise kitchen staff, providing training and guidance to ensure skill development and adherence to safety standards....

Baker / Packager FT

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 hours ago

... Do you have a knack for helping people, following recipes and organization? Our Bakery/Packager associates prepare fresh baked items daily for our members through follow recipes and wrapping,...

Cook

  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 10 hours ago

Must have ability to adjust recipe quantities and be familiar with food preparation terms and cooking methods....

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 18 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 18 hours ago

Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member Chuck E Cheese 401(k) United States, Mexico, Albuquerque 10510 Coors Boulevard Northwest (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 At CEC Entertainment, we build...

Cook - Cuba

  • Cuba, NM
  • 18 hours ago
  • Cuba, NM
  • 18 hours ago

preparation and menu planning meet minimum state nutritional requirements and are prepared in accordance with New Mexico Environment department food service and food processing regulations; and follows...

Cook - Childrens Services

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 19 hours ago

Experience in kitchen required including food preparation and kitchen routine. Bilingual English / Spanish helpful....

Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 19 hours ago

(FT/PT) Our Mission: We Celebrate and Enhance All Lives with Kindness & Integrity Highlights of the Cook Position: * Possess knowledge of food preparation, ingredients, recipes, and equipment used for...

PM Dishwasher

  • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • 23 hours ago

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

Line Cook Position at Vegos Near Nob Hill

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

Vegos is hiring Line Cooks! We are seeking energetic hard working folks who are passionate about food and who are very team focused. A positive individual who is strong at multi-tasking, works...

Prep / Pantry Cook

  • Church Rock, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Church Rock, NM
  • 1 day ago

Maintains all food preparation standards in a safe, accident-free environment. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Must meet all knowledge, skills and abilities....

Cook, Sushi Restaurant

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

Dishwasher

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

Maintains cleanliness of dishwashing machine, dish/kitchen areas and workstation. Cleans and sanitize dish ware, floors, coolers, and freezers as necessary. Refills dishwasher chemicals as needed....

El Rey Court Prep Cook - Part Time

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Knowledge of food preparation health and safety guidelines Ability to work flexible hours and shifts Ability to multi-task Team player *The...

Dishwasher (Full Time And Part Time)

  • NM
  • 2 days ago
  • NM
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment...

Line Cook

  • Mesilla, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Mesilla, NM
  • 2 days ago

This is a part-time position. No evenings shifts. The position requires a breakfast/lunch cook with experience. This is a part-time position Wednesday through Sunday. No evenings shifts. Primary...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in New Mexico

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 New Mexico offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
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 New Mexico
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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