Chef

Hillcrest Health • Papillion, NE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable, experienced, and service-minded Chef to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Grand Lodge. Hillcrest Grand Lodge is a senior living community built around comfort, connection, hospitality, and meaningful daily experiences. Our culinary team plays an important role in creating meals that are not only nutritious and well-prepared, but also part of a welcoming dining experience residents look forward to each day. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Chef, you will help bring that mission to life by preparing quality meals, supporting a clean and safe kitchen, and creating a positive dining experience for residents, guests, and team members.

Requirements

• At least two years of hotel, restaurant line cooking, senior living, healthcare, or similar culinary experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, production lists, menus, portion standards, and plating expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with food quality, presentation, and timing.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the broader culinary team.
• A flexible, team-first attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• A calm, professional, and service-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using kitchen equipment, technology, and culinary resources efficiently and effectively.
• 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 sitting, bending, standing, walking, reaching, and movement as needed.
• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology, kitchen equipment, and culinary resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to follow sanitation, infection-control, and food safety expectations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous culinary, restaurant, hotel, senior living, healthcare, or food service experience preferred.
• Completion of required training and sanitation courses as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate food according to proper presentation, portion, and plating standards.
• Prepare hot and cold food items for assigned meal service areas.
• Set up hot and cold lines for meal service.
• Complete daily food production lists accurately and timely.
• Prepare food for dining venues, resident households, and special service needs.
• Ensure food is served timely, accurately, and with strong attention to quality.
• Put food deliveries away and support proper storage practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow infection-control, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen safety standards.
• Complete deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and assigned areas.
• Support deli tray deliveries and other culinary service needs as assigned.
• Work closely with culinary team members, dining services, residents, guests, and leadership to support a positive dining experience.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance plan options.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Attendance PTO opportunities.
• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement, certifications, and career-growth programs.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing you to choose when you get paid.
• Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

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