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How much do restaurants hiring cooks jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurants hiring cooks in Rio Rancho, NM is $15.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.64 and $16.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs can I do if I like to cook?

If you enjoy cooking, you can pursue roles such as line cook, prep cook, sous chef, or chef in restaurants and catering services. These jobs require culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and often involve working in fast-paced kitchen environments. Additional certifications like food handler permits can enhance job prospects.

What is the difference between Restaurants Hiring Cooks vs Restaurants Hiring Prep C cooks?

AspectRestaurants Hiring CooksRestaurants Hiring Prep Cooks
CredentialsFood handler permits, culinary trainingFood handler permits, basic culinary skills
Work EnvironmentFull kitchen staff, various stationsPrepping ingredients, basic kitchen tasks
Employer UsageBroader, including all cook levelsSpecific to prep work, entry-level
Search IntentHiring cooks for various rolesHiring prep cooks for food prep

Restaurants hiring cooks typically seek candidates with culinary skills for various kitchen roles, while restaurants hiring prep cooks focus on entry-level food prep tasks. Both roles require food safety permits, but prep cooks usually perform basic tasks to support the kitchen. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right positions based on their experience and skills.

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Restaurant Cook - Urgently Hiring

Applebee's - Montgomery

Albuquerque, NM

$12.50 - $17/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Applebee's - Montgomery is looking for a Restaurant Cook to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. This position is full time or part time. The restaurant cook is responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards and must be able to prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements.

As a restaurant cook at Applebee's - Montgomery you will prepare food items according to the menu, recipes, and special dietary or nutritional restrictions. You will also determine food and supplies needed to keep the kitchen running and stocked during service. Cooks make sure that proper health procedures are followed.

You should maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health. Previous cook, line cook, prep cook, sous chef or other back of house (BOH) experience is beneficial. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory.

Food Handlers certification or willingness to obtain. Most importantly, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn will help you go far at Applebee's - Montgomery.

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