Cook PT

Cook Hillcrest Health & Rehab

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a dependable and service-minded Cook to join our culinary team at Hillcrest Health & Rehab in Bellevue, NE.

Hillcrest Health & Rehab is Bellevue's only skilled nursing facility, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services in a supportive, resident-centered environment. Our culinary team plays an important role in creating meals that are nutritious, appealing, and prepared with care for residents, guests, and patients.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Cook, you will help create a positive dining experience by preparing meals that support comfort, wellness, and quality of life.

What You'll Do

As a Cook, you will prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing, and colorful meals while following food safety, sanitation, cleaning, and regulatory standards.

You will:

• Prepare foods using a variety of cooking styles, including la carte and quantity food preparation.
• Prepare mechanically altered and therapeutically modified food items according to physician orders and care needs.
• Follow HACCP cooking procedures with a strong focus on infection control and food safety.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation throughout the kitchen and assigned work areas.
• Clean kitchen equipment according to established cleaning procedures.
• Complete opening and closing procedures and secure culinary areas as required.
• Complete daily documentation for dry, refrigerated, and frozen food storage areas.
• Follow required documentation standards in alignment with State of Nebraska regulations.
• Properly organize food storage areas and support safe food handling practices.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and appropriately in accordance with MSDS, OSHA, and state requirements.
• Assist with additional culinary functions as needed.
• Support a positive, respectful, and service-focused dining experience for residents, guests, and team members.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes pride in preparing quality meals and understands how important food is to the resident and guest experience.

The right candidate will be dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining strong attention to detail, sanitation, and food quality.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least two years of hotel, restaurant line cooking, healthcare, senior living, or similar cooking experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, diet orders, and production needs.
• Comfort preparing meals for a variety of dietary needs and modified textures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the broader culinary team.
• A flexible, team-first attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and service-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous culinary, food service, restaurant, hotel, healthcare, or senior living experience preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Health & Rehab, meals are about more than food. They are part of each resident's daily comfort, routine, and overall experience.

As a Cook, your work helps create moments of connection, nourishment, and care. You will be part of a team that supports residents and guests through thoughtful service, safe food preparation, and a welcoming dining experience.

Physical & Other Requirements

• 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 situations.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to utilize technology, kitchen equipment, and culinary resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be willing to work varied days, evening shifts, and assist in other culinary areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Serve Up Something Meaningful?

If you enjoy cooking, take pride in quality, and want your work to make a difference, we invite you to apply for the Cook Hillcrest Health & Rehab role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through great food, meaningful service, and compassionate care.