Cook III Salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cook III Salary in Las Cruces, NM

How much does a Cook III make in Las Cruces, NM? The average Cook III salary in Las Cruces, NM is $37,671 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34,347 and $43,611. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Cook III Salary $31,320 Las Cruces,NM April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Cook III Salary $34,347 Las Cruces,NM April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Cook III Salary $37,671 Las Cruces,NM April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Cook III Salary $43,611 Las Cruces,NM April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Cook III Salary $49,019 Las Cruces,NM April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Cook III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Foodservice: The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.

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Safety Training: Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.

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Commitment 7.43%
Foodservice 4.22%
Safety Training 2.78%
Others 85.57%

Job Description for Cook III

Cook III prepares menu dishes following established recipes and using designated ingredients that meet production and quality standards. Utilizes portion and presentation standards to create appealing and flavorful dishes. Being a Cook III may prepare unique dishes to fulfill customer requests. Follows all applicable guidelines and regulations for food handling and safety. Additionally, Cook III maintains a clean and orderly workstation and kitchen equipment. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a sous chef or executive chef. The Cook III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Cook III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Cook III in Las Cruces, NM
  • Penn National Gaming - Tunica Resorts, MS
    Penn National Gaming - JobID: 2024-119569 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Line Cook] As a Cook at Penn National Gaming, you'll: Read food orders from compute...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Hard Rock - Sacramento, CA
    Hard Rock - JobID: 34390 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Line Cook] As a Wok Cook at Hard Rock, you'll: Prepare foods that are to be grilled, fried, broiled,...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Davidson Hospitality Group - Monterey, CA
    Davidson Hospitality Group - 8905 [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Prep Cook] As a Line Cook at Davidson Hospitality Group, you'll: Prepare and cook food item...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Hyatt Hotels - Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
    Hyatt Hotels - 120 Highlands Drive [Line Cook / Grill Cook] As a Cook at Hyatt, you'll: Perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including prepara...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Fairmont Hotel - Santa Monica, CA
    Fairmont Hotel - JobID: REF27874L [Kitchen Staff / Grill Cook / Line Cook] As a Sushi Cook at Fairmont Hotel, you'll: Prepare side and sushi items in accor...
    - 4 Days Ago

Career Path for Cook III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Cook III, the first career path typically starts with a Sous Chef position, and then progresses to Kitchen Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Pastry Chef.

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Cook III Pay Difference by Location

Cook III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cook III, the highest Cook III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cook III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cook III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cook III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

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