Line Cook Jobs in Lincoln, 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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Line Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 8 hours ago

Job Summary: To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and...

Market Grille Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 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...

Market Grille Express Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Standard tools and equipment used in a kitchen environment including disposal, trash compactor, slicer, Hobart machine, grill, fryer, dishwasher, register system, ovens...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 3 days ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Dietary Cook

  • Seward, NE (24 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seward, NE (24 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 3 days ago

Dietary Cook Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team! If you are...

Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 4 days ago

Overview Role: Cook Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. At HCSG,...

Food Service Worker, 2nd Shift, Part-time

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago

Food Service Worker, 2nd Shift, Part-time AVI Foodsystems Inc Lincoln, AL (Onsite) Part-Time Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic team member to fill the role...

Kitchen Assistant

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you! With your...

Line Cook - Broil/Grill

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 11 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 11 days ago

As a Broil Cook your responsibilities would include: High volume restaurant experience Understand cooking steak temperatures Meat seasoning, searing, and cooking Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling...

Part Time Kitchen Assistant

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 12 days ago

Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you....

Market Grille breakfast and lunch Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 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...

Requisition Number: S_250269 Department: Housing: Knoll Res Cnt-Willa Cather Dining-6777 Description of Work: Position performs tasks in multiple areas/functions in Dining Services, such as...

Dining Service Associate-Worlds Fare Cook (12:30pm-9:00pm, Tues-Sat)

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 17 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 17 days ago

Working Title: Dining Service Associate-Worlds Fare Cook (12:30pm-9:00pm, Tues-Sat) Department: Housing: Knoll Res Cnt-Willa Cather Dining-6777 Requisition Number: S_250269 Posting Open Date:...

Food Service Worker - Lincoln Area

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 18 days ago

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $19.057 Job Posting: JR2... Food Service Worker - Lincoln Area (Evergreen) (Open)...

Miller Time Pub Line Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 18 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 18 days ago

Miller Time Pub Line Cook Create memorable experiences for our guests as a Line Cook at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel/Miller Time Pub & Grill....

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Lincoln, NE

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Lincoln, NE offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
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 Lincoln, 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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