Last updated 2026-08-19 · 39 listed in the past 7 days · 148 in the past 30 days
502 Food Service Jobs in Lexington, KY, United States
Browse 502 Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States, including Cook, Food Service / Food Prep, and Kitchen Team Member Opening Shift roles from Taco Bell, Cracker Barrel, and Compass Group. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States
Jobs related to preparing, serving, and managing food and beverages in various settings.
Salaries for Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Food Service jobs near Lexington, KY, United States is $13/hour, based on 241 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $36K | $42K–$45K | $45K |
| Hourly | $12/hr | $13/hr | $14/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington metro | $25K | $29K | $33K | 373 |
| Kentucky | $25K | $29K | $33K | 1,509 |
| U.S. | $31K | $35K | $41K | 91,412 |
Salary data: 266 of 502 jobs include pay information (53%).
Explore Lexington, KY, United States Food Service salary data.
Companies hiring for Food Service jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Taco Bell | 155 |
| Cracker Barrel | 40 |
| Compass Group | 34 |
| Raising Cane's | 24 |
| Aramark | 23 |
| Pizza Hut | 18 |
| Jimmy John's | 15 |
Food Service jobs by schedule
Food Service jobs by experience level
Common Food Service job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cook | 38 | 8% |
| Food Service / Food Prep | 13 | 3% |
| Kitchen Team Member Opening Shift | 1 | 1% |
| Kitchen Prep | 1 | 1% |
| Kitchen / Cook / Food | 11 | 2% |
Food Service jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY, United States | 298 | 59% |
| Richmond, KY, United States | 80 | 16% |
| Georgetown, KY, United States | 67 | 13% |
| Nicholasville, KY, United States | 57 | 11% |
- How many Food Service jobs are listed in Lexington, KY, United States?
- This page currently shows 502 Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States.
- What salary data is available for Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Lexington metro (Lower (p25) $25K, Mid (p50) $29K, Higher (p75) $33K, 373 postings with salary ranges) and Kentucky (Lower (p25) $25K, Mid (p50) $29K, Higher (p75) $33K, 1,509 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Food Service roles in Lexington, KY, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Taco Bell (155 jobs, 31%), Cracker Barrel (40 jobs, 8%), Compass Group (34 jobs, 7%), Raising Cane's (24 jobs, 5%), and Aramark (23 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (233 jobs, 46%), Senior (192 jobs, 38%), and Entry (77 jobs, 15%).
- What work schedules are common for Food Service jobs in Lexington, KY, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (450 jobs, 90%) and Part time (52 jobs, 10%).
- What Food Service job titles are common in Lexington, KY, United States?
- Common titles include Cook (38 jobs, 8%), Food Service / Food Prep (13 jobs, 3%), Kitchen Team Member Opening Shift (1 job, 1%), Kitchen Prep (1 job, 1%), and Kitchen / Cook / Food (11 jobs, 2%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (450 of 502). 233 of 502 current jobs are at the mid level. 266 of 502 jobs include pay information.
Related jobs
Food Service Assistant
Seen active today
Posted Jul 28
Role highlights
- Position Summary Responsible for preparing and selling food and drinks to customers.
- Pulls and stocks supplies and ingredients, cleans kitchen area and eating area.
Food Service Worker
Seen active today
Posted Aug 18
Role highlights
- Responsibilities include: May work anywhere on property where food is prepared or served.
- Assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables.
Food Service - Huck's Food Service Lead
Seen active yesterday
Posted Aug 18
Role highlights
- Job Title: Food Service Lead Job Purpose: Every Food Service Lead is responsible for the proper and efficient operation of…
- At Huck’s we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience…
Grill Cook
Seen active today
Posted Aug 17
Role highlights
- Responsibilities include: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for vario…
- Read and measure/mix ingredients according to recipe(s) May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate…
Model Food Service Worker - Eastern Kentucky University
Seen active today
Posted Aug 17
Role highlights
- Qualifications Food Service Certificate as needed Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructio…
- Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.
Kitchen Team Member/Cook
Seen active 3 days ago
Posted Aug 15
Role highlights
- GAME TIME ENERGY, LIFETIME EXPERIENCE You'll work directly within the Heart of House as a Kitchen Team Member/Cook.
- Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule Shift Meal Discount and Family Dining Discount* Best-in-Class Training & Continuous Learning Advancement Oppor…
COOK (FULL TIME)
Seen active today
Posted Aug 14
Role highlights
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Previous culinary experience required.
FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)
Seen active today
Posted Aug 14
Role highlights
- Previous food service experience is required.
- Assists with banquet table and front of the house set up.
AM Retail Food Service Worker - Eastern Kentucky University
Seen active today
Posted Aug 13
Role highlights
- Qualifications Food Service Certificate as needed Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructio…
- Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.
PM Line Cook 4pm-10pm Monday through Friday
Seen active today
Posted Aug 13
Role highlights
- In this role, you will oversee evening shift kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient service, and strict adherence…
- You will manage line cooks, coordinate food preparation, and maintain a professional, high-performing kitchen environment during peak servi…
FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)
Seen active today
Posted Aug 13
Role highlights
- Job Summary Summary: Maintains kitchen work areas, and keeps equipment and utensils clean and orderly.
- Assists with banquet table and front of the house set up.
More roles at Compass Group
- FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME)
- FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (FULL TIME)
- FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL AND PART TIME)
- RETAIL FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL AND PART TIME)
- RETAIL COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)
- COOK
- FOOD SERVICE WORKER (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
- GRILL COOK (FULL TIME)
- UK CHANDLER COOK (FULL TIME)
- CATERING COOK (FULL TIME)
- DISHWASHER
- Lexington Convention Center - Banquet Server
- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CONCIERGE (FULL TIME)
- EASTERN STATE PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)
- FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)
- SHIFT SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)
- CAFETERIA SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)
- NUTRITION OPERATOR (FULL TIME)
- GOOD SAMARITAN PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME)
- Pantry Coordinator
- RUNNER
- FOOD SVC, CONCESSION
- UK Chandler PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)
- SOUS CHEF I - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - LEXINGTON, KY
- UK Chandler Pod Lead (FULL TIME)
- CATERING ATTENDANT (FULL AND PART TIME)
- ATTENDANT, CATERING
- Culinary Supervisor
- CATERING ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)
- UK CHANDLER BARISTA (FULL TIME)
- SHIFT SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)
Cashier/Food Service Worker
Seen active today
Posted Aug 10
Role highlights
- Responsibilities include: Work in the food service operation, handling cash and credit transactions from SodexoMagic and client customers.
- Assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables, Provide support to the retail operation, including setup, maintaining…
Cook
Seen active today
Posted Aug 6
Role highlights
- You will ensure all food is prepared according to established safety and sanitation standards while creating a positive dining experience.
- Maintain cleanliness in work areas and ensure all kitchen cleaning tasks are completed.
More roles at Trilogy Health Services, LLC
Malone's Line Cook- Lexington
Seen active today
Posted Aug 4
Role highlights
- Cleans the kitchen properly and follows the all checklist for kitchen stations.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, flat tops, fryers, and refrigeration equipment.
More roles at Bluegrass Hospitality Group
Cook
Seen active today
Posted Jul 30
Role highlights
- Uncompromising standards in maintaining a clean and safe work environment (per Labor Board and OSHA regulations and Company standards), Unl…
- Attendance and Punctuality a must Operating of cash register as needed and making change for other cashiers.
Line Cook
Seen active today
Posted Aug 18
Role highlights
- As a Line Cook, you will be committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, and sanitation standards while preparing food with…
- Line Cook responsibilities also include: Following established food safety guidelines, recipes, standards, and procedures Maintaining a cle…
More roles at Bonefish Grill
Deli/Food Service Associate
Seen active 3 days ago
Posted Jul 28
Role highlights
- We are looking for quick learners who are willing to work in a variety of stations, preparing a multitude of…
- If you have experience in high volume, fast paced restaurants, and loved every minute of it, this is the place…
Cook - Late Night Shift
Seen active today
Posted Jul 23
Role highlights
- We are looking to immediately hire entry level and experienced Cooks who can thrive in an upbeat and fast-paced food…
- We are hiring immediately for Cooks that can work all shifts: opening shifts, closing shifts and everything in between.
More roles at Raising Cane's
- Cook - Late Night Shift
- Cook - Late Night Shift
- Cook - Morning Shift
- Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Cook - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Cashier - Morning Shift
- Cashier - Late Night Shift
- Cashier - Late Night Shift
- Cashier - Late Night Shift
- Restaurant Crewmember - Opening & Closing Shift
- Restaurant Crewmember - Opening & Closing Shift
- Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Customer Service Associate - Closing Shift
- Customer Service Associate - Closing Shift
- Customer Service Associate - Closing Shift
- Cashier - Late Night Shift
- Customer Service Associate - Weekend Availability
- Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift
- Hourly Restaurant Manager - Hourly Pay PLUS Monthly Bonus
- Hourly Restaurant Manager - Hourly Pay PLUS Monthly Bonus
Server
Seen active 2 days ago
Posted Jul 22
Role highlights
- As a Server, you are relentless in providing our Guests with exceptional and timely service.
- Adhering to local and state alcohol laws, procedures, and policies Processing payment transactions and welcoming our Guests back Maintainin…
Dietary Cook
Seen active today
Posted Jul 17
Role highlights
- Experience One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation.
- Job Duties include: Preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel.
Child Care Center Cook
Seen active today
Posted Jul 16
Role highlights
- Job Requirements: Work experience in cooking and/or food preparation for multiple individuals in a childcare facility, preferred.
- The Child Care Cook, Food Specialist, is responsible for overall food preparation for the school’s enrolled children.
Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
Seen active today
Posted Jul 14
Role highlights
- The successful Food/Kitchen Service Crew Member is able to: Answering questions about menu items and promotions Prepare Ingredients and Men…
- Work well with our Delivery Partners Maintain facility cleanliness by completing general clean tasks including wiping tables, washing dishe…
More roles at Taco Bell
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Nights: Closing Cook
- Cook
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Line Cook - Opening Shift
- Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Cook
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Cook - Night/Closing Shift
- Cook - Night/Closing Shift
- Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Cook - Day Shift
- Cook - Night/Closing Shift
- Cook - Night/Closing Shift
- Full Time Line Cook
- Cook
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Food Service / Food Prep
- Kitchen Team Member Opening Shift
- Cook - Opening Shift
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Kitchen / Food Service
- Cook - Night/Closing Shift
- Cook - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Food Service Closing Shift
- Kitchen / Cook / Food
- Line Cook - Opening Shift
- Kitchen / Food Service
- Cook - Nights/Closing Shift
- Nights: Closing Line Cook
- Kitchen Prep
- Shift Manager
- Customer Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier - Night/Closing Shift
- Cashier - Night/Closing Shift
- Cashier - Night/Closing Shift
- Cashier - Nights/Closing Shift
- Cashier - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Shift Manager - ClosingShift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Shift Manager - Closing Shift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Customer Service
- Customer Service
- Cashier / Service
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Customer Service
- Customer Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier / Service
- Manager - Closing Shift
- Cashier/Service
- Team Member
- Cashier - Night/Closing Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Shift Manager - ClosingShift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Shift Manager - Closing Shift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Shift Manager
- Shift Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Customer Service
- Customer Service
- Customer Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier/Service
- Team Member
- Cashier - Late Night/Closing Shift
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Shift Manager - Closing Shift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Shift Manager - Closing Shift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Team Member - Afternoon/Evening Shift
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Customer Service
- Customer Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier/Service
- Shift Manager Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Cashier - Opening Shift
- Shift Manager - ClosingShift Must be 18 Years of Age
- Shift Manager
- Day Shift Manager
- Day Shift Manager
- Shift Manager / Hourly Manager
- Customer Service
- Cashier / Service
- Cashier
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Closing Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Closing Shift Manager
- Closing Shift Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
Case Food Service Supervisor - EKU - Fresh Food Company
Seen active today
Posted Jul 14
Role highlights
- We’re hiring full-time Food Service Supervisors to join our passionate Food Services Team.
- Train/mentor other food service workers.
More roles at Aramark
- B&F Food Service Worker - Eastern Kentucky University
- Einstein's Food Service Worker - EKU - Einstein's
- Pm Retail Food Service Worker - Eastern Kentucky University
- Stratton Cook - Eastern Kentucky University
- Corrections Food Service Worker - Lexington Medical Prison
- Case Cook - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- Student Worker - Food Service or Catering - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- Lead Cook - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- Food Service Supervisor - EKU - Catering
- Am Retail General Utility Worker - Dishwasher - Eastern Kentucky...
- Catering Dishwasher - EKU - Catering
- Pm Chick-fil-A Team Member - Eastern Kentucky University
- Baker Lead - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- AM Chick-Fil-A Team Member - Eastern Kentucky University
- Pm Retail General Utility Worker - Eastern Kentucky University
- Case Floor Utility Lead - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- Corrections Oversight Worker - Blackburn Correctional Complex
- Case Student General Utility Worker - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- Case Baker - EKU - Fresh Food Company
- Catering Services Worker - EKU - Catering
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Seen active today
Posted Jul 13
Role highlights
- A TMG Line Cook/Prep Cook not only prepares our made-from-scratch food but displays showmanship and interacts with our Guests in…
- REQUIREMENTS Full-service restaurant kitchen experience is desired.
More roles at TEDS MONTANA GRILL
Lead Pastry Cook
Seen active today
Posted Jun 25
Role highlights
- MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES Curiosity about food Sense of urgency Pay rate depends on experience…
- We are in search of a pastry cook who is able to work on their own, using their initiative and…
Page 1