Cooks for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Time Management9%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Sawmill MarketThe Cheesecake Factory
Whole Foods Market
Time at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years22%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,139 profiles for Cooks in Albuquerque, NM
Last updated: Sep 26, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $53,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,391 – $65,767 yearly
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCookingLine Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseHospitality Industry ExperienceTrainingFood Preparation+8 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingLead Cook, Kitchen Trainer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineLead Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperiencePublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCook/Shift Leader
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipBanquet ExperienceCatering Experience
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a cook include: leadership, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, line cook/prep cook/shift lead and lead cook, kitchen trainer.
What level of education is common for a cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a cook in Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a cook?
Most cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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