Kitchen Cook - Fast-Paced, Detail‑Focused & Team‑Driven

famousdavescareers; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's in Lincoln, NE is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain menu items according to our recipes and standards. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and timely service while following all food-handling procedures.

Responsibilities include keeping station ready, maintaining cleanliness, proper portioning, stocking supplies, and collaborating with teammates to deliver quality dishes during peak times. Flexibility for nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Positive attitude

Safe food handling

Job description

Famous Dave's in Lincoln, NE is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain menu items according to our recipes and standards. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and timely service while following all food-handling procedures.

Responsibilities include keeping station ready, maintaining cleanliness, proper portioning, stocking supplies, and collaborating with teammates to deliver quality dishes during peak times. Flexibility for nights and weekends is required.