Chef - Meaningful Senior Living Kitchen (Two Shifts)

Hillcrest Health Services; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two shift options

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna is seeking a dependable Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare high quality meals with attention to flavor, presentation, and resident preferences, while maintaining kitchen organization and safety.

Two full-time shift options are available: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Experience in senior living or healthcare foodservice is preferred; ServSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to cook high quality meals for residents.
• Strong time management during busy meal periods.
• Ability to follow recipes and production lists precisely.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitary kitchen areas.
• Understand food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items according to menus and recipes.
• Cook and plate meals with presentation and portion control.
• Prepare food for daily meals, events and celebrations.
• Follow production lists and daily prep needs.
• Work across hot and cold stations as assigned.
• Ensure meals are served on time and at quality.
• Monitor food temps and quality throughout service.
• Assist with dietary needs and meal modifications as needed.
• Label, date, store and rotate food properly.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries and inventory.

Skills

Cooking

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Job description

Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna is seeking a dependable Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare high quality meals with attention to flavor, presentation, and resident preferences, while maintaining kitchen organization and safety.

Two full-time shift options are available: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Experience in senior living or healthcare foodservice is preferred; ServSafe certification is a plus.