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Cook

at KFC
Rio Rancho, NM, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $13.75

From $12.00 to $13.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Cook

at Sonic Drive-In
Albuquerque, NM, USA|
From $12.50 to $17.00

From $12.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Team-oriented work environment

Team-oriented work environment

Cook

at Applebee's Grill & Bar
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $12.50 to $17.00

From $12.50 to $17.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

meal discounts

meal discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee support programs

Employee support programs

Cook

at Panda Express
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $12.75 to $17.25

From $12.75 to $17.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Great pay

Great pay

Free Meals

Free Meals

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

Cancer income protection insurance

health care flexible spending account

health care flexible spending account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

401K with company match

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

leave share program

leave share program

associate discounts

associate discounts

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Paid training

Paid training

Career Development

Career Development

Leadership development

Leadership development

Opportunities for management positions

Opportunities for management positions

Prep Cook

at Whole Foods
Rio Rancho, NM, USA|Onsite
From $13.75 to $17.50

From $13.75 to $17.50

Hourly

Hourly

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Store discount

Store discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Cook

at Sodexo
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.56

From $16.00 to $18.56

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Cook

at KFC
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $12.00 to $13.75

From $12.00 to $13.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Cook

at Sodexo
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $16.50 to $18.56

From $16.50 to $18.56

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

COOK - ENTRY LEVEL -SEASONAL

at Hyatt
Rio Rancho, NM, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Line Cook/Prep Cook

at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $14.50 to $18.00

From $14.50 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Prep Cook

at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Rio Rancho, NM, USA|Onsite
From $13.25 to $16.50

From $13.25 to $16.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Line Cook

at Olive Garden
Rio Rancho, NM, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Free Employee Meal

Free Employee Meal

weekly pay

weekly pay

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

ongoing training

ongoing training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) savings plan

401(k) savings plan

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at Seasons
Rio Rancho, NM, USA|
From $14.50 to $18.00

From $14.50 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full-time opportunities

Full-time opportunities

part-time opportunities

part-time opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Line Cook

at Seasons
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

health benefits

health benefits

wealth benefits

wealth benefits

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Line Cook

at LongHorn Steakhouse
Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite
From $15.25 to $19.25

From $15.25 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

shift meals

shift meals

Anniversary pay

Anniversary pay

holiday closures

holiday closures

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Team member app access

Team member app access

66 Entry Level Cook Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM - May 2026

Browse 66 entry level Cook jobs in Rio Rancho, NM. Entry level roles in bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues. Many employers hire first time workers and provide on the job training.

Hiring Demand for Entry Level Cook Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Employers in Rio Rancho, NM are actively hiring entry level Cook staff to cover daily service and peak hours.

Recent Entry Level Cook Openings

There have been 2 new jobs for Cook positions posted in the last 10 days. Listings update regularly so you see current openings.

Entry Level Cook Salary in Rio Rancho, NM

Entry level Cook pay in Rio Rancho, NM typically ranges from $28,600 per year to $41,600 per year, with average earnings near $33,300 per year or $16 per hour. Tips or performance based bonuses can increase total income in busy venues.

  • Lowest wage: $28,600 per year
  • Average wage: $33,300 per year or $16 per hour
  • Highest wage: $41,600 per year

How To Apply for Entry Level job

Apply online for entry level Cook roles in Rio Rancho, NM using OysterLink. Use filters to narrow your search:

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  • Experience level - entry level only
  • Work schedule - full time, part time, seasonal
  • Shift timing

Many listings support quick apply with a simple application flow.

Why Entry Level Cook Jobs Are Common in Rio Rancho, NM

Local hospitality, tourism, and nightlife in Rio Rancho, NM create steady demand for entry level Cook positions. Employers often train on site to keep bars, restaurants, and hotels fully staffed.

Top Employers Hiring Entry Level Cook Roles

Frequent employers hiring entry level Cook roles in Rio Rancho, NM include:

  • Bernalillo County
  • Whole Foods

Cook Job Benefits and Perks in Rio Rancho, NM

Many entry level Cook jobs in Rio Rancho, NM offer Training and development programs, Retirement Plan, staff discounts, and flexible scheduling, making them strong starting points in hospitality.

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