Chef- FT 630-3p & 11-730pm

Hillcrest Health & Living; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a skilled Chef for Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna in Gretna, NE. You will join a culinary team in a resort-style senior living community, preparing hot and cold items, ensuring quality, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, accurate plating, timely service, and collaboration with residents, families, and staff to provide a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of hotel or restaurant line cooking experience required.
• Experience with hot and cold food in high-volume kitchens.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, and plating standards.
• Commitment to sanitation and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to recipes and standards.
• Plate food according to presentation, portion, and plating standards.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Prepare food for all Hillcrest Highlands venues.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following sanitation rules.
• Complete daily production lists and assist with deliveries as needed.
• Perform deep cleaning of kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Ensure meals are served timely and accurately across venues.
• Complete required sanitation training and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Line cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Technology use

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Chef – Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna

Location: 10890 S. 208th St., Gretna, NE 68028

Service Line: Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna

Schedule: Full-Time, 11:00am to 7:30pm

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a skilled and dependable Chef to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna in Gretna, NE.

Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna is a resort-style senior living community designed around comfort, connection, and personalized support. Our team works together to create a welcoming environment where residents feel at home and families can feel confident their loved ones are cared for.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: We enhance the lives of aging adults. We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals, supporting a clean and organized kitchen, and helping create a positive dining experience for residents, families, guests, and team members.

What You'll Do

As the Chef, you will prepare hot and cold food items for assigned stations while following recipes, portion standards, plating expectations, sanitation requirements, and food service timelines. This role plays an important part in creating an enjoyable dining experience across Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna's food venues and resident care areas.

You will help ensure meals are prepared accurately, presented professionally, served timely, and completed in a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

You Will

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to recipes, standards, and customer expectations.
• Plate all food according to proper presentation, portion, and plating standards.
• Complete daily food production lists.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Prepare food for all food venues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following infection control and sanitation standards.
• Put food deliveries away and help maintain proper storage practices.
• Complete deep cleaning of kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Ensure food is served timely and accurately for all venues.Assist with deli tray deliveries.
• Complete required training and sanitation courses.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, guests, customers, and team members.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced culinary environment. The right candidate will understand the importance of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, safety, and service in a senior living community.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• At least two years of hotel or restaurant line cooking experience preferred.
• Experience preparing hot and cold food items in a high-volume or service-focused kitchen preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes, production lists, and plating standards.
• Commitment to sanitation, infection control, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while maintaining quality.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.
• Flexibility and professionalism when working with residents, families, guests, and team members.
• Comfort using technology and resources efficiently and effectively.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna, dining is more than a meal — it’s part of the community experience. From beautiful gathering spaces to a hospitality-focused environment, this is a place where chefs can build meaningful connections while being part of a supportive team.

As a Chef, your work will directly impact the resident experience every day. From preparing meals for daily dining to supporting special requests and food venues throughout the community, you will help create moments of comfort, connection, and quality service.

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, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must maintain a neat, clean, safe, and accident-free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Serve with Purpose?

If you are a culinary professional who takes pride in quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service, we invite you to apply for the Chef – Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue enhancing the lives of aging adults through great food, thoughtful service, and meaningful hospitality.