Chef

Hillcrest Health • Gretna, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, talented, and service-focused Chef to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna. As a Chef, you will prepare high-quality hot and cold food while helping create a dining experience residents can genuinely look forward to. You will work across multiple dining venues, ensuring meals are prepared accurately, presented well, served on time, and produced in a clean and safe kitchen environment. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. Great food is an important part of that experience. As a Chef, you will have the opportunity to bring creativity, consistency, and care to every meal you prepare.

Requirements

• A passion for food and creating a positive dining experience.
• Previous line-cooking, restaurant, hotel, senior living, or similar culinary experience preferred.
• Strong attention to food quality, presentation, and portion consistency.
• Ability to follow recipes and established preparation standards.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities during busy meal periods.
• Knowledge of food-safety and sanitation practices.
• A dependable and team-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of a collaborative culinary team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years of hotel or restaurant line-cooking experience preferred.
• 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 standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout the shift.
• Must be flexible and calm when working in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology and available resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must follow established food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Plate meals according to presentation, portion, and plating expectations.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Prepare food for multiple dining venues throughout the community.
• Complete daily food-production lists.
• Ensure meals and food items are prepared and served accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Follow established 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 members to keep meal service running smoothly.
• Follow required food-safety, sanitation, and training standards.
• Assist with additional culinary responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive culinary leadership and a collaborative team.
• Benefits and insurance options for eligible team members.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.
• Opportunities to grow within Hillcrest Highlands of Gretna and Hillcrest Health & Living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED