Creative Chef for Senior Living Dining Experience

Hillcrest Health Services; Gretna, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and insurance options

Professional development

Dayforce Wallet

Gym membership reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna is seeking a dependable Chef to join our dining team. You will prepare hot and cold items, plate meals, and set up lines for multiple venues, ensuring quality and on-time service in a fast-paced kitchen.

Ideal candidates have line-cooking experience in hotel/restaurant settings, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with a culinary team. A high school diploma is preferred; this is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

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 recipes and standards.
• Plate meals to presentation, portion, and plating expectations.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Prepare food for multiple dining venues in the community.
• Complete daily food-production lists.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Follow sanitation and infection-control standards.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing food deliveries.
• Complete deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Support deli tray preparation and delivery as needed.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with culinary team to keep service running smoothly.

Skills

Line-cooking experience

Food safety & sanitation

Organization & time-management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna is seeking a dependable Chef to join our dining team. You will prepare hot and cold items, plate meals, and set up lines for multiple venues, ensuring quality and on-time service in a fast-paced kitchen.

Ideal candidates have line-cooking experience in hotel/restaurant settings, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with a culinary team. A high school diploma is preferred; this is a full-time position with competitive benefits.