Line Cook Jobs in Lincoln, NE

A Line Cook, or Station Chef, is an integral part of the culinary team in a commercial kitchen. They are primarily responsible for preparing food items, following recipes, and cooking meals in their designated section. The position demands efficiency, ability to work under pressure, and strong attention to detail as they need to deliver high-quality food within a fast-paced environment. Line Cooks also maintain clean work areas, sanitize kitchen equipment, and ensure food safety standards are upheld.

Before becoming a Line Cook, a person might start their culinary career as a Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, or Prep Cook. Important skills for a Line Cook include cooking skills, knowledge of food safety, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. A certification in food handling or a degree from a culinary school is often required. Some also pursue additional certifications such as the ServSafe Food Handler certificate and Certified Culinarian (CC) certification from the American Culinary Federation to enhance their credentials and improve job prospects.

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Breakfast Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 hours ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Grill, toaster, coffee machine, fryer, flat top stove, oven, steamer, chopper, hot case, kitchen utensils, knives, stove, chicken roaster, can opener, and C.A.R.S. reordering...

Noodles Restaurant Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago

At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire our team members, guests and the communities that we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We...

Pizza Hut Cook - Ages 15 & up

  • Crete, NE (20 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Crete, NE (20 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 5 days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK: Hiring starting at 15 years old Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As...

Pizza Hut Cook

  • Crete, NE (20 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Crete, NE (20 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 5 days ago

PIZZA HUT COOK Working at Pizza Hut is about making hungry people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra cash. As a Pizza Hut team member, you can...

Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago

Overview Reports To: Nutrition Services Supervisor Classification: Non-Exempt Rate of Pay: $19.15/hour Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 9:30am-6:30pm About CEDARS At CEDARS, our mission is to help...

Dining Service Associate-Cook (6:30am-3:00pm, Tues-Sat)

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 6 days ago

Position performs tasks in multiple areas/functions in Dining Services, such as setting up and closing down stations, cooking, re-stocking, recipe/ingredient preparation, inventory, dish machine...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 7 days ago

Eurest We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location: Zoetis - 601 West Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68521. Note: online applications accepted only....

Requisition Number: S_250303 Department: Housing: Knoll Res Cnt-Willa Cather Dining-6777 Description of Work: Position performs tasks in multiple areas/functions in Dining Services, such as...

Nutrition Services – Food Service Worker - 2025-2026 School Year Accepting applications for regular and itinerant food service positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions will begin August...

AM Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 8 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 8 days ago

Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for a full-time Cook to prepare breakfast, including eggs to order, for our residents and their guests. The AM Cook works collectively with...

Grill Cook (Full Time)

  • Lincoln, NE (5 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE (5 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position. Location : Zoetis - 601 West Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68521. Note: online applications accepted only....

Line Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 10 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 10 days ago

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...

Market Grille Express Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 12 days ago

Equipment Used to Perform Job: Standard tools and equipment used in a kitchen environment including disposal, trash compactor, slicer, Hobart machine, grill, fryer, dishwasher, register system, ovens...

Kitchen Team Member/Cook

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 13 days ago

You will work in multiple stations, inclusive of Chip, Shake, Grill, Southwest, and Expo....

Dietary Cook

  • Seward, NE (24 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 13 days ago
  • Seward, NE (24 miles from Lincoln, NE)
  • 13 days ago

Dietary Cook Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team! If you are...

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Salary for Line Cook Jobs in Lincoln, NE

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Highest Education Level

Line Cooks in Lincoln, NE offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.3%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Line Cooks in Lincoln, NE
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


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