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 and Packager Associate

  • Peralta, NM
  • moments ago
  • Peralta, NM
  • moments 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 - Flexible Schedule

  • Cannon AFB, NM
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cannon AFB, NM
  • 1 hour ago

SCA Cook II Location: USAF FTI 2A - CANNON AFB - 19933100 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process....

Food Service Worker

  • Aztec, NM
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aztec, NM
  • 5 hours ago

Food Service Worker** **Job Reference Number:** 32363 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Education **Brand:** K-12-by-Elior **State:** New Mexico (US-NM) **The Role at a...

SCA Cook II

  • Cannon AFB, NM
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cannon AFB, NM
  • 9 hours ago

Location Name: USAF FTI 2A - CANNON AFB - 19933100 Location ID: 19933100 SCA Cook II Location: USAF FTI 2A - CANNON AFB - 19933100 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Baker II

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago

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

Full-time Dishwasher for Atrisco Cafe & Bar

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 18 hours ago

Schedule available: P.M. shift- 2:30pm-10:00pm Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Pay rate: $16.00/hr No experience required Provides assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff as needed Wants...

Kitchen Team Member

  • Lordsburg, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lordsburg, NM
  • 19 hours ago

Req ID: 467707 Address: 900 W. Motel Dr. Lordsburg, NM, 88045 Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k)...

Cook (On Call)

  • Hobbs, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 19 hours ago

We are hiring immediately for an on-call COOK position. Location : 5419 N. Lovington Highway Hobbs, NM 88240 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : On-call schedule, days and hours...

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

  • Pojoaque, NM
  • 20 hours ago
  • Pojoaque, NM
  • 20 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Carlsbad, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Carlsbad, 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...

Dish Washer/Maintenance

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

Dorothea Fine Greek is hiring dishwashers. We have two shifts open- Daytime between 9am-3pm & Friday-Sunday night between 4-10pm We are looking for someone with attention to detail for morning...

Cook

  • Artesia, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Artesia, NM
  • 1 day ago

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an...

Food Service Worker - Immediate Openings

  • Roswell, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Roswell, NM
  • 2 days ago

Food Service Worker Location: NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE - 52222001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the...

Baker

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Baker ensures that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

Moving to New Mexico? Find some basic demographic data about New Mexico below.


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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
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
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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