Chef

Hillcrest Health Services; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual scheduling and flexibility

Benefits and programs available to be­

Supportive culinary leadership and a 


Professional development and career‑成长

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a Casual Chef for Hillcrest Mable Rose in Papillion, NE. The role focuses on preparing quality meals, supporting kitchen operations, and delivering a great dining experience for residents.

Flexibility and teamwork are essential to meet daily service needs. The ideal candidate will enjoy cooking, pay attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment, while upholding food-safety standards and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality meals with attention to presentation.
• Work across hot and cold stations and maintain kitchen organization.
• Follow production lists and daily prep needs.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation throughout service.
• Assist with inventory and receiving deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Service-focused

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

Casual Chef – Hillcrest Mable Rose

Location: Papillion, NE
Service Line: Hillcrest Mable Rose
Schedule: Casual | Flexible Scheduling Based on Community Needs

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

This casual opportunity is a great fit for someone who enjoys cooking, likes variety, and wants flexibility while still being part of a team that creates a great dining experience for residents every 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 smooth kitchen operations, and making 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 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 pick up shifts based on community needs.
• 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 Mable Rose?

Great food can make an ordinary day feel special.

You may be preparing someone’s favorite meal, helping with a special event, plating food for a celebration, or simply making sure every resident receives a meal that looks and tastes great.

Those details matter.

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

And with a casual schedule, you can enjoy added flexibility while staying connected to meaningful work and a supportive team.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Casual scheduling and flexibility.
• Benefits and programs available to eligible team members.
• Supportive culinary leadership and a collaborative team.
• 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 Mable Rose 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 want a flexible casual opportunity where your work makes a difference, we would love to meet you.

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