Cooks for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years24%Current company
Slate Street CafeThe Cheesecake Factory
Albuquerque Job CorpsTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years26%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $53,408 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,448 – $65,650 yearly
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Line Cook and Prep Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Retail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register OperationsCash HandlingCaregivingLead line cook / put master
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCajun CuisineSouthern Style CuisineServer / Line Cook / Setup Technician / Banquet Server
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
IAT Level IIFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDoD 8570L Clearance+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLine cook / Prep Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDrivingFood Service ExperienceKitchen Manager
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord ProcessingLine Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseFood HandlingKitchen Quality ControlCookingDriver's LicenseFood and Beverage Industry Expertise+18 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a cook role?
The average time to fill a cook role is 57 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a cook?
Common licenses or certifications for cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to cooks include: line cook, prep cook/line cook and server / line cook / setup technician / banquet server.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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