Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Nebraska Ale Works; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee discount

Flexible employment options

Job summary

Nebraska Ale Works in Kearney is seeking cooks to join our kitchen team. You will help prepare quality meals, follow recipes, set up stations, and support kitchen operations during service.

We offer competitive hourly pay, with full-time and part-time schedules, plus health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees, and a team‑oriented environment focused on great hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant cooking or kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow recipes, directions, and food safety procedures.
• Dependability, teamwork, and clear communication.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Availability for day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Nebraska Ale Works recipes and standards.
• Set up and maintain your station for efficient service.
• Prep ingredients, portion food, and maintain proper food storage.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and food quality.
• Work with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver accurate, timely orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Help teammates during busy periods and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Dependability

Stamina

Job description

Nebraska Ale Works in Kearney is seeking cooks to join our kitchen team. You will help prepare quality meals, follow recipes, set up stations, and support kitchen operations during service.

We offer competitive hourly pay, with full-time and part-time schedules, plus health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees, and a team‑oriented environment focused on great hospitality.