NOW HIRING Line Cooks

Meraki Coffee+Market and Dorothea Fine Greek are two distinct dining establishments situated in Albuquerque, NM, each known for their commitment to quality cuisine and exceptional customer experience. Meraki Coffee+Market is a vibrant coffee shop and market offering a welcoming atmosphere for breakfast and light fare enthusiasts. Established with a focus on fresh, thoughtfully-crafted dishes, Meraki prides itself on delivering breakfast options that highlight quality ingredients and exquisite presentation. Dorothea Fine Greek specializes in authentic Greek dinner offerings, providing patrons with a taste of traditional Mediterranean cuisine combined with a refined dining experience. Both venues emphasize the importance of culinary artistry, highlighted by meticulous plating and attention to detail, visible through their active presence on social media platforms like Instagram where visual appeal is stressed.

The current hiring initiative seeks skilled and reliable cooks for two specific roles within these respected establishments: a Breakfast Cook for Meraki Coffee+Market and a Line Cook for Dorothea Fine Greek’s dinner service. Employment types available include both full-time and part-time positions, with compensation starting at $15.00 to $15.50 per hour during the training period. Meraki’s Breakfast Cook position offers an increased pay rate of $18.00 per hour upon successful completion of training and demonstration of proficiency. Both roles require candidates who can be punctual, self-sufficient, and maintain a professional demeanor, free of workplace drama and absenteeism. Candidates with prior breakfast cooking experience—specifically excluding fast-food backgrounds—are preferred for the breakfast role to ensure adherence to the high standards of food preparation and aesthetics expected.

The cooks’ responsibilities encompass preparing and cooking food items precisely according to recipes and quality benchmarks; maintaining stringent food handling and sanitation standards; collaborating effectively with kitchen staff to facilitate timely meal production; and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of their workstations throughout their shifts. Both positions demand a keen sense of pride in their dishes, reflecting the establishments’ high standards for culinary presentation and taste. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work efficiently under pressure within fast-paced kitchen environments and prioritize multiple tasks to meet service demands.

Qualifying candidates should bring previous experience in food service environments, preferably with line cooking or similar roles focusing on menu planning and execution. Proficient knife skills and safe equipment handling practices are essential, alongside excellent communication skills to foster team collaboration. Additionally, flexibility in working evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is crucial to accommodate operational needs. Preferred qualifications include experience in dietary departments or catering services, understanding of diverse dietary restrictions and special diets, and any culinary training or certification that enhances a candidate’s competency.

Both Meraki Coffee+Market and Dorothea Fine Greek provide competitive pay structures, opportunities for career progression, and supportive work settings designed to nurture culinary talent. They actively encourage applicants with criminal records to apply, embracing diversity and inclusion within their teams. Shift availability includes both preferred day shifts (7am-3pm) for breakfast cooks and evening shifts (3pm-9pm) for line cooks. The positions require physical presence at the Albuquerque, NM location, and applicants must be able to commute or relocate accordingly.

Candidates passionate about food preparation and eager to work in dynamic, quality-focused kitchen environments are invited to submit their applications complete with resumes. By joining these culinary teams, employees become part of establishments that value excellence, consistency, and the artistry of food presentation, supporting each other and driving forward their reputations for exceptional dining experiences.