Chef Assistant (Dietary Aide)

AdamsPlace; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to prepare meals for residents, ensuring high-quality standards across all services. You will handle receiving, storage, menu review, and accurate portioning while following dietary requirements and color/temperature expectations.

You'll participate in tray line service and meal delivery with attention to detail and safety. We value reliability and a passion for nourishing residents, offering opportunities for growth in a supportive, team-focused kitchen

Qualifications

• At least two years of kitchen experience.
• Must be 17 years of age.
• EOE

Responsibilities

• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
• Reviews menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; prepares and serves diets properly, accurately, and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
• Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
• Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature and adjust if needed.
• Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers to ensure all meals/snacks are served as scheduled.
• Checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered. Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Age 17+

Job description

Looking for those with a passion for the culinary world! We are not making a cheese sandwich or creating your Grandma's mashed potatoes! We aim for a culinary experience every meal! We are looking for those with a culinary mindset who are excited to take on multiple tasks in the kitchen to deliver high quality meals for our residents! While the job description below might sound familiar, we are only seeking those who are eager to create amazing meals and have a true love for our residents! If you are passionate about food and passionate to work in an industry that will continue to grow and grow for years to come!

Position Highlights

• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
• Review's menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; prepares and serves diets properly, accurately, and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
• Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
• Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature and adjust if needed.
• Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers to ensure all meals/snacks are served as scheduled.
• Checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered. Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience

At least two years of kitchen experience required, fast food does not apply

Must be 17 years of age

EOE