Job Description

Cook

Nebraska Ale Works | Kearney, Nebraska

Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Schedule: Day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled

Join the Nebraska Ale Works Kitchen Team

Nebraska Ale Works is a full-service restaurant focused on great food, genuine hospitality, and bringing people together.

We're looking for Cooks to join our Kearney kitchen team. You'll help prepare quality meals, maintain food standards, and keep the kitchen running smoothly during service.

If you enjoy cooking, working with a team, and taking pride in the food you serve, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 work in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability for day and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Why Work at Nebraska Ale Works?

• Competitive hourly pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour.
• Employee discount: Available to employees.
• Flexible employment options: Full-time and part-time positions.
• Health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company matching for eligible full-time employees.
• Team environment: Work alongside people who care about food, hospitality, and supporting one another.

About Nebraska Ale Works

Nebraska Ale Works is part of Weis Restaurant Group, a restaurant company built around three core values: People First, Grit, and Quality Always.

We believe great food starts with people who take pride in their work, support their teams, and care about the experience they create for every guest.

Apply today to join the Nebraska Ale Works kitchen team in Kearney!