Chef

Hillcrest Health & Living; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and insurance options for the

Professional development and career‑成长

Job summary

Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE is seeking a dependable Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare high-quality meals that enhance the resident dining experience and uphold food-safety standards.

This full-time role focuses on flavorful, well-presented plates, teamwork across stations, and timely service. Previous kitchen experience in senior living or hospitality is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food-safety certification (ServSafe) preferred.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, restaurant, hospitality, or similar food-service environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to menus and recipes.
• Cook and plate meals with attention to quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Follow production lists and daily preparation needs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen areas.
• Assist with dietary needs and meal modifications as directed.
• Support smooth dining operations across kitchen and servers.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe or food-safety certification (preferred)

Job description

Chef – Hillcrest Grand Lodge

Location: Papillion, NE

Service Line: Hillcrest Grand Lodge

Schedule: Full-time AM & PM shifts

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, creative, and food-focused Chef to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE.

At Hillcrest Grand Lodge, dining is more than putting food on a plate. It is part of the resident experience- a chance to gather, connect, enjoy a favorite meal, and feel at home. As a Chef, you will help create that experience by preparing quality meals with attention to flavor, presentation, consistency, and service.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Chef, you will help bring that mission to life by creating enjoyable meals and helping make dining something residents can genuinely look forward to.

What You'll Do

As a Chef, you will work closely with the culinary team to prepare and serve high-quality meals while keeping the kitchen organized, efficient, and ready for each dining service.

You Will

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to established menus and recipes.
• Cook and plate meals with attention to quality, presentation, portion consistency, and resident preferences.
• Prepare food for daily meal periods, special events, and community celebrations.
• Follow production lists and daily preparation needs.
• Work across hot and cold food stations as assigned.
• Help ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Monitor food quality and temperatures throughout preparation and service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen work areas.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food products.
• Assist with receiving and organizing food and supply deliveries.
• Monitor supplies and communicate inventory needs to culinary leadership.
• Assist with deep-cleaning projects and routine kitchen maintenance.
• Follow established food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Work closely with Servers and other culinary team members to create a smooth dining experience.
• Assist with special dietary needs and meal modifications as directed.
• Jump in wherever needed to help the kitchen and dining operation run smoothly.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in the food they prepare, and understands that every plate contributes to the resident experience.

The right candidate will be organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities during busy meal periods. You should care about the details—from taste and presentation to cleanliness and getting meals out on time.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• A passion for food and quality meal preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production lists.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to support different areas of the culinary operation.
• A positive, service-focused attitude.
• A genuine interest in serving aging adults.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, restaurant, hospitality, or a similar food-service environment preferred.
• Previous line-cook or high-volume food-preparation experience preferred.
• Food-safety or ServSafe certification preferred.

Why Hillcrest Grand Lodge?

Great food can make an ordinary day feel special.

You may be preparing someone's favorite meal, helping create a special holiday dinner, plating food for a community event, or simply making sure each resident receives a meal that looks and tastes great.

Those details matter.

At Hillcrest Grand Lodge, you will be part of a culinary team that values quality, hospitality, teamwork, and creating an enjoyable resident experience.

If you enjoy cooking, staying busy, working alongside a team, and seeing people enjoy the food you prepare, this could be a great fit.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Benefits and insurance options for eligible team members.
• Supportive culinary leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to build culinary experience in a senior living environment.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Grand Lodge and Hillcrest Health & Living.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with commercial food preparation.
• Must be able to perform repetitive standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and movement throughout the shift.
• Must be able to safely use commercial kitchen equipment, knives, and food-preparation tools.
• Must be able to work around hot equipment, cleaning products, and standard kitchen conditions.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Must follow established food-safety, sanitation, infection-control, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Cook Up Something Meaningful?

If you are dependable, enjoy working in the kitchen, and take pride in preparing food that people genuinely enjoy, we would love to meet you.

Join Hillcrest Grand Lodge as a Chef and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through great food, thoughtful service, and memorable dining experiences.