Line Cook-Night Shift (Ojo Caliente)

Ojo Spa Resorts; Ojo Caliente (NM); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Ojo Spa Resorts in Northern New Mexico is hiring a Line Cook to support kitchen operations in a peaceful, high-desert setting. You will prepare high-quality meals using fresh ingredients while working alongside a skilled culinary team in a fast-paced destination resort known for wellness and hospitality.

This hands-on role offers opportunities to gain experience in a wellness-focused hospitality property, with night shifts and flexible options including seasonal and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year line cook experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary training preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• New Mexico Food Handler certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service including grilling, sautéing, and sauce preparation.
• Set up and stock kitchen stations with required supplies.
• Execute menu items following recipes and standards.
• Work with kitchen team to ensure timely and consistent food output.
• Follow direction from Chef and kitchen leadership.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations.
• Label, store, and rotate inventory properly.
• Monitor product freshness and quality.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling standards.
• Assist with additional kitchen and cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Line cook

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training (preferred)

New Mexico Food Handler Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Summary:

Work where guests come to rest and reset. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa is hiring Line Cooks to support kitchen operations in a peaceful, high-desert setting. You will prepare high-quality meals using fresh ingredients while working alongside a skilled culinary team. This is a hands‑on role in a fast-paced kitchen with strong opportunity to build experience in a destination resort known for wellness and hospitality.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare food for service including grilling, sautéing, and sauce preparation


• Set up and stock kitchen stations with required supplies


• Execute menu items following recipes and standards


• Work with kitchen team to ensure timely and consistent food output


• Follow direction from Chef and kitchen leadership


• Maintain clean and organized workstations


• Label, store, and rotate inventory properly


• Monitor product freshness and quality


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling standards


• Assist with additional kitchen and cleaning duties as needed

Schedule & Season:

• Night Shift 2PM - Close


• Flexible employment options available, including seasonal and full-time


• Full-time hours, varies with occupancy


• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required


• Fast-paced kitchen during peak seasons

Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of line cook experience


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Culinary training preferred but not required


• Strong understanding of cooking methods and kitchen equipment


• Good knife skills


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to stand for extended periods in a hot kitchen environment


• New Mexico Food Handler certification


• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

What We're Looking For:

• Strong work ethic and reliability


• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure


• Team-focused mindset


• Willingness to learn and follow direction


• Consistent attention to food quality and presentation


• Positive, can-do attitude

Location:Northern New Mexico, about 50 miles north of Santa Fe

• High desert landscape


• Wide open skies


• Natural hot springs


• Quiet, remote setting focused on wellness