Restaurant Chef

👨🍳 Restaurant Chef – Kidlavie Nebraska LLC

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Location:

3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NE 68144 📌 Full-Time | On-Site

Kidlavie is a vibrant indoor family entertainment center and café offering fresh food, fun experiences, and a safe play space for children and families. We are seeking a skilled, reliable Restaurant Chef to lead kitchen operations, maintain high food quality, and support daily restaurant service inside our playground venue.

• Prepare and cook menu items to Kidlavie standards
• Maintain food quality, taste consistency, and presentation
• Ensure proper portioning and recipe execution
• Oversee food prep, storage, and labeling
  
  Manage kitchen opening & closing procedures
• Maintain inventory levels and inform management of needs

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Ensure compliance with local health codes and DOH standards
• Follow safe food handling, temperature logs, and storage rules
• Monitor equipment and coordinate repairs when needed
• Enforce daily cleaning checklists for all kitchen stations

• Work closely with the Restaurant & Park Manager
• Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen assistants
• Train new staff on recipes, standards, and safety
• Maintain positive, efficient communication with front-of-house staff
• Support a friendly, family-oriented environment in the restaurant

• Ensure food is served fresh, accurate, and on time
• Assist with high-volume periods and party orders
• Support special menu items for holidays, events, or parties

• Proven experience as a Chef, Line Cook, or Kitchen Lead
• Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of kitchen safety and food sanitation
• Excellent time management and organization
• Must be available on weekends

• Food Handler or Food Manager certification
• Experience in family dining, quick service, or cafe-style kitchens
• Ability to support menu development

• 🎟️ Free Park Tickets for family members on approved dates
• 🍽️ Employee Discounts on meals
• 📚 Free Training & Certification Programs, including food safety courses
• ⬆️ Opportunities for advancement as Kidlavie grows
• 🎉 A supportive, fun, and fast-paced work environment inside a family-oriented venue
• ⭐ Flexible scheduling & competitive pay