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Sawmill Market Cook

12/4/2025

The Sawmill Market Cook will work in one of the kitchens at Sawmill Market, preparing food and ensuring high-quality service. Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking menu items, and maintaining a positive work environment.

Salary

17 - 21 USD

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Heritage Hotels & Resorts was established in 2005 to manage 13 hotels in the State of New Mexico and has expanded to include numerous companies built, all with the same mission to advance economic and employment opportunities. Now Heritage Companies includes Sawmill Market, Blue Water Linen, Heritage Real Estate, and 11 hotels. Heritage Companies features an award-winning portfolio of hotels located across the state of New Mexico, designed with the historical authenticity of their respective communities and draws from the unique blend of Native American, Mexican, Spanish, and American Western cultural influences. All Heritage properties are designed to reflect the soul of their communities and to provide our guests a better understanding and appreciation of the region to which they are traveling. Employees of Heritage Companies are cultural ambassadors of their communities. Each property supports unique cultural causes that enrich our state with a percentage of revenue donated to individual causes. Find Jobs at: https://www.hhandr.com/Heritage_Careers/

About the Role

Description

WORK, PLAY, & ENJOY LIFE WITH HERITAGE

Heritage Companies embodies the culture, spirit, and traditions of New Mexico, while offering a work environment that is focused on the overall employee experience. All employees will experience the exciting perks that only Heritage Companies can provide; including growth opportunities across our companies, generous discounts on hotel room rates, spa, and food at all of our restaurants in the portfolio across the wonderful state of New Mexico!

Part-time Hourly Position ranging from $17.00 - $21.00 DOE plus benefits!

Located in Albuquerque, NM. Working out of Sawmill Market in one of our five different kitchens!

Essential Duties and Functions/Responsibilities/Tasks:

Will work in one of our Sawmill Market Kitchens; either Mercantile Cafe, Flora Taco, Little Madrid Tapas, Fish n' Chips, or Red and Green New Mexican Food.
Work under direction of Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
Communicate daily with Kitchen leadership regarding job assignments and required timeframe.
Maintain high level of positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards at all times.
Set up /breakdown and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
Cook menu items in collaboration with other kitchen team members.
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
Other duties as assigned consistent with the functions of this position as needed at the property.

Benefits:

Part-time employees receive: Dental, Vision and 401k!
Full-time employees receive: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & 401k!

Requirements

Current New Mexico Food Handler Certification required.
Ability to work on your feet in humid kitchen environment for eight hours or more.
Must be able to lift/push/reach for/carry 30+ pounds frequently.
Excellent verbal communication and ability to multitask.
6 months to 1 year or equivalent combination of education and experience; high volume and/or fine dining cook experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.

NM Safe Certified Businesses, Inspiring Our Communities, & Celebrating Local Artisans.

Heritage Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Food PreparationCookingCommunicationMultitaskingSanitationNutritionTeam CollaborationTime Management