Chef

Hillcrest Health & Living; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE is seeking a dependable Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare hot and cold items, follow recipes, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen that supports a welcoming dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in hotel/restaurant line cooking or senior living, strong knowledge of food preparation and sanitation, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while delivering quality meals with hospitality.

Qualifications

• Two years of hotel, restaurant line cooking, senior living, healthcare, or similar culinary experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, menus, portion standards, and plating expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to recipes and standards.
• Plate food according to presentation standards and portion sizes.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Complete daily food production lists accurately and timely.
• Prepare food for dining venues, resident households, and special service needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow sanitation, infection-control, and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Hospitality mindset

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chef – Hillcrest Grand Lodge

Location: 6021 Grand Lodge Ave Papillion, NE 68133

Service Line: Hillcrest Grand Lodge

Schedule: Full-Time

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, experienced, and service-minded Chef to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Grand Lodge.

Hillcrest Grand Lodge is a senior living community built around comfort, connection, hospitality, and meaningful daily experiences. Our culinary team plays an important role in creating meals that are not only nutritious and well-prepared, but also part of a welcoming dining experience residents look forward to each day.

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 preparing quality meals, supporting a clean and safe kitchen, and creating a positive dining experience for residents, guests, and team members.

What You’ll Do

As a Chef, you will prepare hot and cold food items while following recipes, presentation standards, sanitation expectations, and food safety guidelines.

You Will

• Prepare and plate food according to proper presentation, portion, and plating standards.
• Prepare hot and cold food items for assigned meal service areas.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Complete daily food production lists accurately and timely.
• Prepare food for dining venues, resident households, and special service needs.
• Ensure food is served timely, accurately, and with strong attention to quality.
• Put food deliveries away and support proper storage practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow infection-control, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen safety standards.
• Complete deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and assigned areas.
• Support deli tray deliveries and other culinary service needs as assigned.
• Work closely with culinary team members, dining services, residents, guests, and leadership to support a positive dining experience.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing quality food and understands the importance of hospitality in senior living.

The right candidate will be dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining strong attention to detail, sanitation, presentation, and service.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• At least two years of hotel, restaurant line cooking, senior living, healthcare, or similar culinary experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, menus, portion standards, and plating expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with food quality, presentation, and timing.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the broader culinary team.
• A flexible, team-first attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• A calm, professional, and service-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using kitchen equipment, technology, and culinary resources efficiently and effectively.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous culinary, restaurant, hotel, senior living, healthcare, or food service experience preferred.
• Completion of required training and sanitation courses as assigned.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Grand Lodge, dining is about more than food. It is part of the resident experience and helps create comfort, connection, and a sense of home.

As a Chef, your work helps residents enjoy meals that are prepared with care, served with pride, and delivered in a welcoming environment.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Attendance PTO opportunities.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within a mission-driven senior care organization.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology, kitchen equipment, and culinary resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to follow sanitation, infection-control, and food safety expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.