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The Pueblo of Sandia

BIEN SHUR FIRST COOK

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$23.31 - $26.23/hr

As a First Cook, you will be responsible for assisting the Sous Chef in overseeing the highest ... Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative and ...

First American

Sales Representative

Albuquerque, NM

First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional ... Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and ...

First American

Sales Representative

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional ... Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and ...

First American

Sales Representative

Albuquerque, NM

First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional ... Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and ...

First American

Sales Representative

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and ... Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the ...

First American

$23.37 - $31.15/hr

... First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. What We Offer By choice, we don't ...

FIDELITONE

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Department: Operations - Order Fulfillment Employment Type: Full Time ... The ability to perform functions with minimal direction with emphasis on safety. * Ability to ...

FIDELITONE

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Department: Operations - Order Fulfillment Employment Type: Full Time ... The ability to perform functions with minimal direction with emphasis on safety. * Ability to ...

Crims Group

1st Year Apprentice Electrician

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

We are seeking a motivated and dependable First-Year Electrical Apprentice to join our growing team ... Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. * Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders ...

Crims Group

1st Year Apprentice Electrician

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

We are seeking a motivated and dependable First-Year Electrical Apprentice to join our growing team ... Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. * Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders ...

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How much do ability first jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for ability first in New Mexico is $19.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a direct support professional at Ability First?

As a Direct Support Professional at Ability First, your daily responsibilities typically include assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and participating in community activities. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including program coordinators, therapists, and other support professionals—to design and follow individualized support plans. The work environment is supportive and team-oriented, with regular meetings to discuss progress and share best practices. A common challenge is balancing individualized attention with group activities, but ongoing training and strong team communication help you succeed and grow professionally.

What is the difference between Ability First vs Job Coach?

AspectAbility FirstJob Coach
Primary RoleSupports individuals with disabilities to develop skills and increase independenceProvides personalized training and guidance to help clients succeed in specific jobs
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, rehabilitation facilities, or nonprofit organizationsWorksites, training centers, or client homes
Required CredentialsVaries; often a high school diploma or relevant experienceTypically a certification in career counseling or vocational rehabilitation
Industry UsageNonprofit, social services, disability supportEmployment services, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development

Ability First focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities through broad support and skill development, while a Job Coach provides targeted, hands-on assistance to help clients succeed in specific employment settings. Both roles are essential in the disability and employment sectors but serve different functions within the support system.

What is Ability First?

Ability First is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal best. They provide a wide range of programs and services, including employment assistance, social and recreational activities, and independent living support. Their mission is to empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life. Ability First operates in various communities, offering resources for both children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ability First support worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ability First support worker, you need a background in disability support, knowledge of care plans, and relevant certifications such as a Certificate III or IV in Disability or Individual Support. Familiarity with assistive technologies, incident reporting systems, and first aid certification is typically required. Compassion, patience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help build trust and effectively support clients with diverse needs. These skills and qualities are vital for promoting client independence, ensuring safety, and delivering person-centered care.

What cities in New Mexico are hiring for Ability First jobs?

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Infographic showing various Ability First job openings in New Mexico as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,705 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

BIEN SHUR FIRST COOK

Sandia Resort and Casino

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$23.31 - $26.23/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Sandia Resort & Casino rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 163 rated casinos

Job description

Position Summary
A skilled and passionate candidate with strong culinary background, leadership experience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional cuisine and service. As a First Cook, you will be responsible for assisting the Sous Chef in overseeing the highest standards of quality, creativity, and consistency are maintained. This role will involve supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety compliance in a fast paced, fine dining environment.
Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Assist the Sous Chef in leading the culinary team, overseeing the day to day operations of the kitchen, and ensuring smooth service during peak hours. Provide mentorship and training to junior chefs.
  2. Collaborate with the Sous Chef to create and refine seasonal, innovative menus that align with the restaurant's fine dining concept. Ensure consistent high-quality food presentation and flavor profiles.
  3. Ensure that all dishes meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation before they are served. Perform regular tasting and oversee quality control measures to maintain a consistent level of excellence.
  4. Assist with ordering, inventory management, and waste control to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining ingredient quality.
  5. Work closely with the front of house team to ensure seamless communication and execution of the dining experience. Foster a positive and professional kitchen environment, encouraging teamwork and collaboration among staff.
  6. Assures that all kitchen staff works in a sanitary, safe and productive manner, adheres to our standard recipes and plating instructions and prepares quality food, in a timely fashion conforming to the daily production schedule for appetizers, salads, soups, sauces, entrée items, vegetables.
  7. Assures that all food going out on the service line is excellent regarding preparation, taste and presentation. Oversee food preparation processes to maintain consistency, quality, and adherence to standards.
  8. Assures that all kitchen employees co-operate with both other kitchen employees as well as restaurant service employees, to assure the best guest service possible.
  9. Assures that all kitchen workstations and storage areas are always kept in clean and orderly condition. Assigns daily cleaning tasks to kitchen staff.
  10. Advises the Sous Chef/Banquet Chef of any necessary equipment repairs and follows up that repairs are done in a timely manner.
  11. Ensures proper temperature requirements are maintained, and temperature logs are completed.
  12. Ensures personnel maintain the highest standard of personnel personal sanitation.
  13. Investigates and resolves customer guest complaints about food quality/service and informs the Sous Chef/Banquet Chef of guest complaints.
  14. Responsible for the opening and closing of the kitchen as necessary.
  15. Knowledge of proper safe handling temperatures of food products.
  16. Ensure safety gloves and latex food preparation gloves are worn when appropriate.
  17. Ensures the correct amount of food is prepared. Does not overproduce to protect against waste.
  18. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.
  19. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities
  1. Builds a professional relationship with all team members and work associates, while supporting a strong collaborative work environment.
  2. Cooperates with other team members, reinforcing a culture of mutual respect, honesty, and Integrity.

Key Performance Indicators
This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  1. Knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation methods, flavor profile, create high quality dishes for banquet events.
  2. Skills in developing diverse and customizable banquet menus, dietary preferences, culinary trends.
  3. Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
  4. Strong organizational skills to coordinate banquet events, from menu planning to execution, ensuring seamless operation.
  5. Strong verbal and written communication skills conveying information clearly and professionally.
  6. Ability to supervise and direct the work of cooks and other kitchen staff as assigned.
  7. Ability to exercise sound personnel management practices while illustrating firm dispositions in dealing with employee issues.
  8. Flexibility to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment with changing priorities and diverse clientele, adapting to different event requirements and challenges.
  9. Ability to write and prepare standard reports and documents.
  10. Knowledge of buffet line operations.
  11. Knowledge of minimum temperature requirements for food/drink preservation.
  12. Knowledge of Casino purchasing requirements and regulations desirable.
  13. Knowledge of Tribal, Federal, State and local sanitary regulations regarding the preparation, maintenance, storage and sales of food/drink products.

Education and Experience
Required:
  1. Two (2) years food preparation experience in a restaurant or food service capacity including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations
  1. Must successfully complete the New Mexico Food Handlers course upon.
  2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
  3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position
Physical Requirement
Description
Crouching
Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Feeling
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Finger Dexterity
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Grasping
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Hearing
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
Kneeling
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Lifting
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
Pulling
Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Pushing
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Reaching
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Seeing
The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
Walking
Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.
Standing
Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Working Conditions Required:
  1. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
  2. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
  3. Work hours are subject to change with overtime work required.
  4. Subject to hazards, which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke, common colds, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
  5. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft-carpeted floors, outdoor surfaces, cement structures and surfaces.
  6. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
  7. Specific required movements include the following:
      • Trunk - bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry
      • Arms - reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate
      • Legs - lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate
      • Hands - Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.
  8. Requires the ability to lift 50lbs.

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