AM Cook

Arbor-Day-Farm-1; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

One complimentary meal per day

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Arbor Day Farm is seeking a full-time Cook at Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, NE. You will prepare menu items, sauté specials, and ensure high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and contributing to a guest-focused experience.

The role offers training opportunities and a collaborative environment within a respected conservation-focused foundation in Nebraska City.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality, service, and the Foundation’s mission.
• A love for food and cooking.
• Cooking experience: 1+ year line cook experience; 17+ years old.
• Creative and learning-driven mindset.
• Team-first mindset and strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to high standards— quality over mediocrity.

Responsibilities

• Cook menu items and sauté special items; prepare foods to order.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Receive training opportunities to advance in the kitchen.
• Work as part of a team to create a positive guest experience.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lied Lodge - Nebraska City, NE 68410

Position Type: Full Time

Does the opportunity to devote your talents to a cause much greater than yourselfexciteyou? At Arbor Day Farm, youdon’tjust show up to work — you help create experiences rooted in purpose, service, and impact.Life is short, love where you work.

As one of the world’s largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. Through Arbor Day Farm, Lied Lodge, Tree Adventure, and our historic properties, we bring that mission to life — welcoming guests to experience conservation firsthand.

Join Arbor Day Farm as aCookand help create meaningful guest experiences while advancing the Foundation’s mission right here in Nebraska City.

Your Support System

• You’llreport to our Executive Chef.
• You’ll collaborate with leaders and team members across theproperty,including Timbers and Banquets.

We believe in servant leadership, open communication, and growing talent from within.

How We Work

• Location:Nebraska City, Nebraska – Arbor Day Farm Campus
• Schedule:Full-Time; Flexible morning shift

Our campus is guest-centered and hospitality-driven. Many roles require flexibility to support weddings, conferences, seasonal festivals, and signature events. We work hard, support each other, and believe ifwe’regoing to do something —it’sworth doing well.

What You’ll Do

• Be a part of a fast-paced work environment. Ability to stay organized and on task to keep up with high demand when busy.
• Cook menu items and sauté special items. Cook foods made to order in an efficient manner. Keep a clean and tidy working space.
• Gain experience from an upscale restaurant. Receive training opportunities to advance throughout the kitchen.
• Work as a team. Be a part of helping us create a fun work environment with teamwork at the forefront to ensure a positive experience for guests.

What You’ll Bring

• Passion for hospitality, service, and the Foundation’s mission.
• A love for food and cooking.
• CookingExperience. Have at least 1 year of line cook experience. At least 17yearsold.
• A creative and learning driven mindset.
• Team-firstmindset.
• Strong communicationskills.
• Ability to adaptin a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment tohigh standards— because good enough is not good enough.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently prepare quality food that meets standards.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Shows reliability and a positive attitude every shift.
• Guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.
• Operations run safely and efficiently.
• Team members feel supported and empowered.
• You contribute to a culture rooted in kindness, collaboration, and excellence.

Love Where You Work: Benefits & Perks

• We’rein this together. A culture focused on kindness, collaboration, and doingwhat’sright.
• We care about your health.Competitive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) coverage paired with wellness incentives.
• Weinvestin your future.Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• We care about your mental health.Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Wewillfeedyou.One complimentary meal per day.
• We’llroundout the experience.Property-wide events and experiences throughout the year.
• Exclusiveperks.FreeaccesstoTreeAdventure,discountsonovernightstays,retail, anddiningatTimbersandPorters,golf,andmore.
• Paidtime off.Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, and end-of-year floating holiday hours.

The ArborDay Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

The ArborDay Foundation is committed to equal employmentopportunities. We will not discriminate against TeamMembersor applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protectedclass”] including, but not limitedto:veteran status, uniform servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Weparticipatein E-Verify and willprovidethe federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete your application orparticipatein the interview process, please contact us at 402-873-8733.