Kitchen Team Member - Flexible Hours & Fast-Paced Prep

Las Cruces Convention Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Las Cruces Convention Center is seeking a part-time kitchen staff member to support catering and concessions events, assisting with food preparation, plating for table service, and contributing to ongoing food production.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours; English proficiency and a Food Handler’s Certificate

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• 1–2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work individually but mostly as a team is essential.
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in customer relations, communications, and problem solving.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
• Work in a fast-paced work environment and undertake multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able speak, read, and understand English well enough to converse with customers, supervisors and employees.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or ability to obtain one upon hire (30 days from hire date).

Responsibilities

• Food preparation for catering and concessions events.
• Assists in plating food for table service and in food production line as needed.
• Prepares recipes as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Maintains all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Participates in the designs of food displays.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Operate dish washing machine and or wash any items not dishwasher safe by hand.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer relations

Problem solving

English proficiency

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Las Cruces Convention Center is seeking a part-time kitchen staff member to support catering and concessions events, assisting with food preparation, plating for table service, and contributing to ongoing food production.

The role requires 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours; English proficiency and a Food Handler’s Certificate