Chef Evenings

Hillcrest Health Services; Papillion, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Vision, dental, and life insurance

Professional development support

Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking an experienced Chef for Hillcrest Grand Lodge in Papillion, NE. You will prepare and serve meals across multiple dining venues, follow established recipes, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and ensure timely, high-quality service for residents.

We value strong line-cooking skills, food safety knowledge, organization, and teamwork. Two years of hotel or restaurant line-cooking experience is preferred, and experience in senior living is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years of hotel or restaurant line-cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Plate food according to presentation, portion, and plating standards.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Ensure food is served accurately and on time across all dining venues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established infection-control and sanitation standards.

Skills

Line cooking

Food safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chef Evenings– Hillcrest Grand Lodge

Location: Papillion, NE
Service Line: Hillcrest Grand Lodge Evenings M/T/TH/F/S HOURS: 11:30-7:30

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

Hillcrest Grand Lodge provides a welcoming senior living environment where residents are supported with personalized services, meaningful connections, and opportunities to enjoy an active and engaging lifestyle. Our culinary team plays an important role in creating that experience through great food, thoughtful presentation, and dependable 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 preparing high-quality hot and cold food items, following established recipes and standards, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Chef, you will prepare and serve meals across multiple dining venues while maintaining strong standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and timely service.

You will:

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Plate food according to presentation, portion, and plating standards.
• Complete daily food-production lists.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Prepare food for multiple dining venues throughout Hillcrest Grand Lodge.
• Support meal preparation for the Bistro, Nottingham’s, Keswick’s, and Memory Support households.
• Ensure food is served accurately and on time across all dining venues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow established infection-control and sanitation standards.
• Put away food deliveries and ensure products are stored appropriately.
• Complete deep cleaning of kitchen equipment as required.
• Prepare and coordinate deli tray deliveries.
• Follow required food-safety, sanitation, and culinary training standards.
• Work collaboratively with culinary team members to keep meal service running smoothly.
• Respond to resident and customer needs in a timely, positive, and professional manner.
• Assist with additional culinary responsibilities as assigned.

The role combines food preparation, plating, production planning, sanitation, multiple dining venues, and timely meal service throughout Hillcrest Grand Lodge.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their food, understands the importance of presentation, and can consistently deliver quality in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The right candidate will be organized, dependable, and comfortable preparing meals for multiple dining venues while maintaining high standards for taste, appearance, sanitation, and service.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous hotel, restaurant, senior living, healthcare, or high-volume culinary experience.
• Strong line-cooking skills.
• Experience preparing both hot and cold food items.
• Strong knowledge of food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail with food quality and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple food-production priorities.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Dependability and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to remain calm and flexible during busy meal periods.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative culinary team.
• A service-focused approach and genuine interest in creating a positive dining experience for aging adults.
• Willingness to complete required sanitation and professional-development training.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years of hotel or restaurant line-cooking experience preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

Dining is an important part of the resident experience at Hillcrest Grand Lodge.

From everyday meals to different dining venues throughout the community, residents expect food that is flavorful, attractive, and served with care. As a Chef, your work directly shapes that experience.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in producing consistent results. You will prepare food for several areas of the community, work closely with the culinary team, and have the opportunity to use your skills in an environment where food is an important part of connection, comfort, and quality of life.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative culinary team.
• Multiple health insurance plan options for eligible team members.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 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 work across multiple dining venues.
• 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, lifting, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible and calm when working in stressful or changing situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced culinary environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize kitchen equipment, technology, and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must follow established sanitation, infection-control, and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Bring Great Food to the Table?

If you are an experienced Chef who takes pride in quality, presentation, and creating an enjoyable dining experience, we invite you to apply for the Chef – Hillcrest Grand Lodge position.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through great food, thoughtful service, and memorable dining experiences.