Chef, Culinary Medicine (Part-Time)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC's Chef, Culinary Medicine role blends culinary arts with evidence-based nutrition to empower patients, families, and healthcare professionals with knowledge to prepare healthy therapeutic meals. Working with a multidisciplinary team, the Medical Chef Educator translates nutrition therapy into practical education for home and hospital settings.

This position requires at least two years of cooking teaching experience, a professional culinary degree, and food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of cooking experience with ability to teach and facilitate cooking classes for diverse audiences.
• Healthcare or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate medical nutrition therapy recommendations into engaging culinary education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to empower patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accessibility and sustainability of therapeutic meals in home and hospital settings.

Skills

Cooking

Teaching

Nutrition

Communication

Education

Professional degree in Culinary Arts

RD/RDN or CCMS certification (preferred)

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Job Summary

The Chef, Culinary Medicine integrates culinary arts with evidence-based nutrition and medical science to empower patients, families, and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to prepare healthy, therapeutic meals. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, the Medical Chef Educator translates medical nutrition therapy recommendations into engaging and practical culinary education, ensuring accessibility and sustainability in both home and hospital settings.

Pay Range

• Minimum $0.00 Midpoint $0.00 Maximum $0.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum two (2) years of previous cooking experience with a demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate cooking classes for diverse audiences.
• Preferred: Experience working in a healthcare or pediatric setting

Education

• Required: Professional degree in Culinary Arts or related certification or equivalent
• Preferred: Certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist (CCMS).

Training

• Required: Serve-Safe Food Manager Certification or equivalent Food Safety Training, knife skills including cuts and handling, purchasing and receiving, knowledge of measurements, Allergen Trained (top 9 or top 14), Fire Safety Training including use of K-class fire extinguishers Specialized Skills
• Required: Strong passion for integrative health and holistic care models. Creativity in adapting recipes to meet therapeutic and dietary needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with knowledge of culinary vocabulary and able to translate to a general audience including pediatric patients
• Preferred: Bilingual, strong computer skills, management/leadership skills

Licensure

• Required: None
• Preferred: Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) from Commission on Dietetic Registration or Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist (CCMS)

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements

• Bending
• Carry Objects
• Climbing
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Pinching/fine motor activities
• Push/Pull
• Reaching forward
• Reaching overhead
• Sitting
• Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee)
• Standing
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Twisting
• Walking
• Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.