Line Cook

famousdavescareers; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Dave's Lincoln is seeking a dedicated line cook to produce and maintain menu items per recipes and specifications, while ensuring safety, sanitation and food standards are met.

You will work with a team to stay on schedule, prepare ingredients, portion accurately, and keep a clean, organized workstation. Flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays helps support busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Works well within a team and communicates clearly with coworkers.
• Attention to detail is essential for portioning and prep accuracy.
• Shows initiative to anticipate needs and problem-solve on the line.
• Maintains a positive attitude under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Safe food handling and sanitation are top priorities in daily tasks.
• Communicates effectively to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness: station ready to work at scheduled time in proper uniform.
• Pace: maintain brisk, steady workflow with minimal wasted steps.
• Recipe adherence: 100% knowledge when prepping or assisting other steps.
• Portioning: use scales and cards; ensure accurate portions.
• Cleanliness: keep kitchen and equipment in like-new condition; clean as you go.
• Productivity: measure output as well as quality; manage workload efficiently.
• Stock management: anticipate needs and stock supplies before rush.
• Teamwork: collaborate to ensure smooth service and safety.
• Safety: maintain a safe work environment and OSHA guidelines.
• Safe food handling and receiving, rotating, stocking food as needed.
• Prep support as needed to assist kitchen operations.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Initiative

Positive attitude

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

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 food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications:

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