Cook - Part Time

Nhccare; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development

Job summary

NHC Scott is seeking a Part-Time Culinary Specialist who takes pride in preparing appealing, nutritious meals and providing excellent service. The Culinary Specialist works with the dietary team to support patient and resident satisfaction while maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per recipes and diet requirements, maintaining safe temperatures and portion control, assisting with meal service, and keeping work areas clean.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, culinary, institutional food service, or healthcare food service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, production instructions, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Availability to work scheduled shifts from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., including rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and menu items according to recipes, production sheets, portion standards, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with meal service and ensure special dietary needs are followed as directed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and food-storage spaces.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, infection control, and NHC procedures.
• Receive, rotate, label, and store food and supplies appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with dietary leadership and other team members.
• Support a positive dining experience for patients and residents.

Skills

Previous cooking/culinary experience

Sanitation knowledge

Follow recipes/menus

Teamwork

Job description

NHC HealthCare Scott
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464, USA

Description

Culinary Specialist

Employment Type: Part Time
Schedule: 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., with rotating weekends required
Pay: Depends on Experience

Join Our Team at NHC Scott

NHC Scott is seeking a Part-Time Culinary Specialist who takes pride in preparing appealing, nutritious meals and providing excellent service. The Culinary Specialist works with the dietary team to support patient and resident satisfaction while maintaining high standards for food quality and sanitation.

Position Responsibilities

Prepare meals and menu items according to recipes, production sheets, portion standards, and therapeutic diet requirements.

Maintain appropriate food temperatures, quality, presentation, and portion control.

Assist with meal service and ensure special dietary needs are followed as directed.

Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and food-storage spaces.

Follow food-safety, sanitation, infection control, and NHC procedures.

Receive, rotate, label, and store food and supplies appropriately.

Communicate effectively with dietary leadership and other team members.

Support a positive dining experience for patients and residents.

Qualifications

Previous cooking, culinary, institutional food service, or healthcare food service experience is preferred.

Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Ability to follow recipes, menus, production instructions, and therapeutic diet requirements.

Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Availability to work scheduled shifts from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., including rotating weekends.

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location, and applicable benefit plans.

Competitive pay

Same-day pay option

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development and advancement opportunities

Why NHC?

For more than 50 years, NHC has been committed to providing quality care and creating meaningful experiences for the patients, residents, families, and communities we serve. Our culture is built around caring, teamwork, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

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