Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Fe, NM

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.

1-15 of 42 Jobs

Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago

Overview Summary:Prepare hot food items for all areas of the department. Prepare food for short order grill. Prep food items as needed for menu cycles Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 8.000000...

Cook (Part-Time/Casual)

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 21 hours ago

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of institutional food preparation and storage requirements; of what constitutes nutritionally balanced meals; of food preservation, kitchen and cafeteria sanitary and safety...

Part Time Prepared Foods Dishwasher

  • Pojoaque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Pojoaque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Deli Clerk

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

Job Introduction If you'd be excited to work in a professional kitchen preparing and cooking meals, consider applying for the position of Deli Clerk. As one of the fastest growing natural foods...

Baker and experienced cook wanted at La Mama!

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

We are looking for a few stellar individuals to join our strong and thriving team in the Back of House (BOH) Full time or part time depending on you. +baker with prep and line cook experience a...

Back Server / Server Assistant

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

Just getting started working in hospitality and looking to make the next move? Market Steer Steakhouse is looking for a Full time PM Back Server! We provide free food to our employees, a high...

Dishwasher - Weekly Pay $19/hr - Private School in Santa Fe, NM

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

Prior commercial dishwashing experience preferred, however, we can teach any motivated individual. Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately....

Looing To Hire Kitchen Staff

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago

un LOOING TO HIRE KITCHEN STAFF (SANTA FE) Pho Kim image 1 of 1 919 W Alameda Street compensation: $12.25+ employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Kitchen Helper PHO KIM...

Cook I

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 days ago

Company Description Settled more than 150 years ago by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, this iconic Santa Fe landmark is steeped in history and has undergone a sensitive restoration to preserve its...

Looing To Hire Kitchen Staff

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

PHO KIM RESTURANT IS URGENTLY LOOKING TO HIRE A KITCHEN HELPER TO DO SIDE WORK. PLEASE REACH OUT TO TO ME FOR DETAILS WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS.

Sous Chef position at Kitchen Angels

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 7 days ago

un Sous Chef position at Kitchen Angels (Santa Fe) Kitchen Angels image 1 of 3 1222 Siler Road compensation: $24-$26/hour employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Sous Chef Join...

Prepared Foods Dishwasher - Part Time

  • Glorieta, NM (7 miles from Santa Fe, NM)
  • 9 days ago
  • Glorieta, NM (7 miles from Santa Fe, NM)
  • 9 days ago

Performs all duties related to dishwashing and maintaining general cleanliness of the kitchen area....

Dishwasher

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 9 days ago

Dishwasher Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity No Late Nights! Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an...

Childcare Center Cook- La Petite Academy, Rufina Circle

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 14 days ago

The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the schools enrolled children....

Cook

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 17 days ago

What you'll be doing: Quality and portion control Food preparation Creative food presentation Maintaining kitchen Ensuring food is stored properly Following safe food handling policies, procedures and...

Demographic Data for Santa Fe, NM

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Santa Fe, NM

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 Santa Fe, NM offer the following education background
High School or GED
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Santa Fe, NM
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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