Kitchen Staff - Cook - Big Red Restaurant

EHPV Operating Group LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar - Lincoln West seeks reliable Kitchen Staff – Cook to join our high-volume, full-service team in Lincoln, NE. You will prepare and direct food prep following recipes, sanitation and safety standards, and maintain clean work areas and equipment.

We value teamwork and strong diligence; prior kitchen experience is preferred but not required. This position offers various shifts, with opportunities to contribute to a busy, guest-focused dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Moderate reading and writing skills; follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and cooperates with co-workers; works with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of food using established procedures.
• Comply with sanitation, health and hygiene standards; observe proper handling techniques.
• Store food properly with date labeling; maintain equipment.
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours to preserve quality.

Skills

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Open Date 8/31/2026

Division Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar - Lincoln West

Category Food & Beverage

Position Kitchen Staff - Cook

Description

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar - 955 West O, Lincoln, NE -has an excellent opportunity for cooks in our high volume, full-service restaurant and sports bar.

The Kitchen staff position is an important part of every meal we serve and each guest's experience in our restaurant.

They prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Position Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare or direct 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Moderate reading and writing skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in related food service positions is not required but preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, clamp, climb, push and pull items weighing 75 pounds or less. Employees are regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Shift

Various Shifts

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.