Kitchen Staff Cook - Big Red Lincoln East

EHPV Management Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health plan

$2,000 annual HSA contribution

Employer-paid life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

A hospitality group located in Lincoln, NE, is seeking cooks for its high-volume restaurant and sports bar. The role involves food preparation, ensuring sanitation and health standards are met, and maintaining a clean working environment. The position offers competitive pay between $18 to $20 per hour based on experience, along with exceptional benefits including a fully employer-paid health plan and life insurance. Ideal candidates should be skilled in food preparation and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and compliance with food safety standards.
• Ability to plan food production and execute under pressure.
• Knowledge of proper food handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and direct the preparation of food according to established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas.
• Ensure proper storage and safety of food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards compliance

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Overview

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar – 8933 Andermatt Drive, Lincoln, NE – has an excellent opportunity for cooks in our high volume, full‑service restaurant and sports bar. We offer competitive pay ranging from $18 to $20 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

We provide exceptional benefits: 100% employer‑paid health plan for individuals, $2,000 per year employer contribution for HSA, employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, dental, vision, and voluntary life.

Role Overview

The Kitchen staff position is an important part of every meal we serve and each guest’s experience in our restaurant. The cook prepares and/or directs the preparation of food, ensuring compliance with sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards while following established food production programs and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct the preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely by marking dates and items.
• Clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation and report necessary equipment repair and maintenance.
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portion food for serving while following state‑mandated safety.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• Clean and sanitize dishes as needed.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.