Chef / Cook

NHC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily preparation and delivery of meals for patients, ensuring adherence to therapeutic dietary requirements. The position requires a high school diploma and a passion for working in a healthcare environment. Join us in our mission to improve the lives of our patients through quality food service in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice and enjoy working with healthcare patients.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diet information.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and store food according to facility policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow state and federal regulations for food safety.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility. Our center will provide acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults who are in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.

As a Chef, you will be instrumental in the daily food preparation and delivery of cold or hot foods for patient meals. If you are passionate about improving behavior health and excited about the opportunity to be a part of opening a new hospital, we would love the opportunity to meet you.

Job Details:

• 64-bed acute inpatient setting
• IOP/PHP oversight
• Adult and Geriatric client population
• Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
• Acute intervention focus with short term stays
• Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova and University of Tennessee Medical Center - Knoxville

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice and enjoy working with healthcare patients.
• Must have, or possess the desire to learn, food preparation, and simple cooking skills.
• Must have knowledge of, or possess the desire to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
• Must have knowledge of, or possess the desire to learn, correct sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility

Position Highlights:

• Perform routine tasks related to clean up, and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.
• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes.
• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision

We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer
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About the company

We believe in celebrating life every day with our patients and residents. NHC has been providing the best in senior care for more than 50 years.

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