Line Cook Jobs in Kearney, NE

A Line Cook, or Station Chef, is an integral part of the culinary team in a commercial kitchen. They are primarily responsible for preparing food items, following recipes, and cooking meals in their designated section. The position demands efficiency, ability to work under pressure, and strong attention to detail as they need to deliver high-quality food within a fast-paced environment. Line Cooks also maintain clean work areas, sanitize kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are upheld.

Before becoming a Line Cook, a person might start their culinary career as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Prep Cook. Important skills for a Line Cook include cooking skills, knowledge of food safety, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. A certification in food handling or a degree from a culinary school is often required. Some also pursue additional certifications such as the ServSafe Food Handler certificate and Certified Culinarian (CC) certification from the American Culinary Federation to enhance their credentials and improve job prospects.

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Cook

  • Axtell, NE (15 miles from Kearney, NE)
  • 24 days ago
  • Axtell, NE (15 miles from Kearney, NE)
  • 24 days ago

We invite you to Walk-In on Wednesdays - A hiring event in Grand Island. We are accepting walk-ins to apply, chat about our current openings, and we will be making offers to qualifying candidates!...

Cook

  • Kearney, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 3 days ago

Starting hiring pay at: $14 As a Cook at Raising Cane's, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising...

Cook/ Food Production, FT hrs varies between 5a-6p, Every 3rd weekend & rotating holidays

  • Holdrege, NE (21 miles from Kearney, NE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Holdrege, NE (21 miles from Kearney, NE)
  • 7 days ago

Cooks food items by baking, broiling, roasting, steaming, frying, poaching and microwaving in quantities according to recipe, menu and number of persons to be served....

Market Grille Cook

  • Kearney, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 8 days ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Grill, toaster, coffee machine, fryer, flat top stove, oven, steamer, chopper, hot case, kitchen utensils, knives, stove, chicken roaster, can opener, and C.A.R.S. reordering...

Senior Cook - FT FLEX

  • Kearney, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 10 days ago

Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers...

Food Service Cook/Worker - CNVH Kearney, NE

  • Kearney, NE
  • 19 days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 19 days ago

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28 Location: Kearney, NE Hiring Rate: $16.579 Job Posting: JR2... Food Service Cook/Worker - CNVH Kearney, NE (Open) Applications...

Subway Sandwich Artist

  • Elm Creek, NE (8 miles from Kearney, NE)
  • 27 days ago
  • Elm Creek, NE (8 miles from Kearney, NE)
  • 27 days ago

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $13.50 - $15.70 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment...

Hy-Chi Cook

  • Kearney, NE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 60+ days ago

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and...

Cook

  • Kearney, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan youll find an advanced...

Cook

  • Kearney, NE
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kearney, NE
  • 90+ days ago

As a SONIC Drive-In restaurant Cook, you will oversee the Appetite Satisfaction Department, which involves operating the following stations: Food Production Grill, Fryer Other tasks if applicable....

Demographic Data for Kearney, NE

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Kearney, NE

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Kearney, NE offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.4%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
Bachelor's Degree
19.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in Kearney, NE
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


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