Line Cooks for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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2,567
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 72%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Master's degree
- 3%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
Current company
Chili's Grill & Bar
Red Robin
Aramark
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Line Cook: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $48,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,774 – $59,513 yearly
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Prep Cook/Line Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLine Cook/Breakfast chef
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCulinary ExperienceLine Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
J-STD-001 CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPSCertified Quality Auditor+8 moreSkills
Public SpeakingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPrep Cook/Line Cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsThai CuisineCasual Dining ExperiencePresentation SkillsLine cook
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFirst Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
OTRHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDelivery DrivingLine Cook/Prep Cook/Shift Lead
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceCleaningPOS Systems
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What's the average time to fill a line cook role?
The average time to fill a line cook role is 109 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do line cooks tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a line cook include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for line cooks?
Common licenses or certifications for line cooks include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to line cooks?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to line cooks include: prep cook/line cook and line cook/breakfast chef.
What level of education is common for a line cook?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a line cook in Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a line cook?
Most line cooks have 11 years of professional experience.
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