Cook

Hillcrest Health Services; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, NE is hiring an experienced Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious, flavorful meals, follow established recipes and safety standards, and help deliver a welcoming dining experience for our residents and guests.

We’re seeking someone dependable who takes pride in consistent, quality food and works well with a collaborative team. The schedule is full-time with evening and early morning shifts, and Hillcrest offers competitive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Two years of line-cooking experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knows their way around a kitchen with pride in food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following established recipes and dietary requirements.
• Uphold food-safety standards and sanitation procedures in a busy kitchen.

Skills

Two years of line-cooking experience

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 are 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.