Urgent Hire in Albuquerque,NM,USA:Baker And Prep Cook-Albuquerque

Fresquez Companies is a family-owned and operated business that manages over 20 restaurants across New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. Known for their commitment to community reinvestment and exceptional service, the company prides itself on fostering growth from within while encouraging its team members to pursue their career goals fearlessly. The culture at Fresquez Companies emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and integrity, with every team member viewed as a leader who can positively influence those around them through their words and actions. This company operates primarily in the restaurant and food service industry, focusing on delivering memorable and quality dining experiences to its customers. Their commitment to excellence is evident from their efficient operations to the high standards maintained in customer service, food safety, and overall guest satisfaction. Fresquez Companies offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and supports a flexible work environment with competitive wages, medical benefits, and various employee assistance programs. The role of Baker and Prep Cook at Fresquez Companies is a critical position within their central kitchen located at Albuquerque International Sunport, New Mexico. This role involves the preparation and baking of breads, pastries, and other baked goods following precise recipes and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and safety. The position requires a blend of creativity, technical baking skills, and attention to detail to decorate and present bakery products that meet company and customer specifications. Bakers and prep cooks work under general supervision and collaborate closely with restaurant operations teams and leadership to maintain smooth kitchen operations. The schedule for this position includes early mornings, mid-shifts, and overnight shifts, reflecting the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the food service industry. Employees in this role must be dependable, timely, and capable of handling multiple priorities efficiently. They must comply with New Mexico state regulations, including obtaining an Alcohol Server Permit, and maintain confidentiality on company information. In addition to baking and prep duties, this position involves using large-volume cooking equipment such as ovens and deep-fat fryers, prepping ingredients, monitoring food safety standards, and helping keep kitchen workstations clean and organized. The Bakers and Prep Cooks play a vital role in ensuring the food served is safe, delicious, and consistent, thereby contributing to an outstanding customer experience and supporting the company’s mission to empower lives through exceptional service one team member and guest at a time. The work environment is physically demanding, requiring constant standing in hot and noisy conditions, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The company offers a supportive and growth-oriented work culture that encourages its employees to Dare to Dream Big and achieve career goals through skill development and promotion from within. Fresquez Companies also provides attractive benefits such as referral bonuses, medical and dental insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and life insurance coverage to support employee well-being and career advancement.

• Minimum of two years of related experience
• knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and sanitation laws, principles, procedures, and practices
• ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• must obtain a New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit
• physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• ability to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug screening
• satisfactory completion of a criminal background check
• satisfactory completion of TSA background check
• ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical procedures
• ability to communicate effectively with management and team members