Cook III- Albuquerque Convention Center location

Albuquerquecc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Albuquerquecc is seeking a Cook III for the Albuquerque Convention Center. This part-time position involves preparing complex menu items, mentoring junior cooks, and ensuring kitchen efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3-5 years of kitchen experience, and preferably a Serve Safe certification. Applicants must be detail-oriented, organized, and flexible to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Join us to contribute to our vibrant culinary team where teamwork is valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a high volume food service environment.
• 1 year in a leadership or senior cook role.
• Knowledge of food allergens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complex menu items using various techniques.
• Oversee a designated station ensuring quality and timely output.
• Train and mentor Cook I and II staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Culinary techniques knowledge

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Experience in a professional kitchen

Serve Safe certification

Job description

## Cook III- Albuquerque Convention Center location**POSITION: Cook III****DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage****REPORTS TO: Sous Chef****FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Hourly****Summary****Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Prepare and cook complex menu items using a variety of techniques (grilling, roasting, baking etc.)* Oversee a designated station and ensure consistent quality and timely output.* Prepare dishes for cutomers with food allergies or intolerances* Train and mentor Cook I and COOK II staff, providing guidance on technique and workflow.* Monitor food presentation, flavor, and portion control to uphold culinary standards.* Collaborate with Chef’s pn menu planning, specials and new recipes.* Assist with inventory control and minimizing food waste.* Maintain clean safe working environment* Other duties as assigned**Skills and Abilities*** Must have attention to detail.* Must have good oral communication skills.* Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.* Must have strong interpersonal skills.* Must be results driven.* Must have good organizational skills.* Strong working knowledge of culinary techniques, food handling, and safety procedures.* Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holiday.**Education and/or Experience**High School diploma or G.E.D.Must have 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen or high volume food service environment. previous experience as a cook in commercial kitchen or equivalent.1 year in a leadership or senior cook role.Knowledge and certification on food allergens preferredServe safe certification preferred**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.* Daily lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Up to 5 minutes at a time.* Constant reaching, standing, walking, and stooping.* Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination.**NOTE:**The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.***ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.***Cook II is a senior- level cook responsible for advanced food preparation and cooking in high volume. A Cook III supports kitchen operations through mentoring, quality control, and ensuring smooth, efficient service. This role works in the kitchen and in concessions preparing food items for the facility and associated venues.Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.