Cook

Hillcrest Health & Living; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Career development

Gym membership reimbursement

Partner discounts

Job summary

Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our culinary team. This full-time role requires preparing nutritious meals, following recipes, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen to support a welcoming dining experience for residents and guests.

You’ll work Tuesday–Wednesday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM and Thursday–Saturday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• As a Cook, you’ll prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing meals while following established recipes, dietary requirements, food-safety standards, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cook – Hillcrest Firethorn

Location: Lincoln, NE

Schedule: Full-Time

Hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM | Thursday–Saturday 6:00 AM–2:00 PM

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for an experienced, dependable, and service-focused Cook to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE.

At Hillcrest Firethorn, meals are more than something on the daily schedule—they’re an important part of the experience we create for the people we serve. From familiar favorites to thoughtfully prepared meals that meet individual dietary needs, our culinary team helps make each day a little better.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Cook, you’ll bring that mission to life by preparing quality meals, maintaining a safe and organized kitchen, and helping create an enjoyable dining experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Cook, you’ll prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing meals while following established recipes, dietary requirements, food-safety standards, and sanitation procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who knows their way around a kitchen, takes pride in the food they prepare, and understands the importance of consistency and quality.

Education & Experience

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

Why Hillcrest?

If you enjoy cooking but also want your work to mean something, Hillcrest Firethorn offers the opportunity to use your culinary skills in a setting where the meals you prepare can genuinely impact someone’s day.

You’ll be part of a collaborative culinary team focused on providing great food, dependable service, and a welcoming dining experience for the people we serve.

What Hillcrest Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Multiple health insurance plan options for eligible team members.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification support, and career-development opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you greater flexibility in when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Health & Living.