Culinary Specialist / Food Service Tech

National-Healthcare-Corporation; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development

Same-day pay

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Job summary

NHC HealthCare Lawrenceburg is seeking a dependable Culinary Specialist / Food Service Tech to join the dietary team. This blended role covers food preparation, cooking, meal service, dining support, and general food service duties for patients and residents.

The ideal candidate will follow recipes and dietary requirements, maintain sanitary kitchen areas, and collaborate with leadership and teammates to deliver nutritious meals with care and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, culinary, food service, institutional dining, or health care food service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, production instructions, and dietary requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

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.
• Prepare meal trays and help ensure meals are delivered accurately and on time.
• Assist with dining room setup, meal service, and cleanup.
• Follow special dietary instructions and therapeutic diet requirements as directed.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, storage, and food preparation areas.
• Receive, rotate, label, and properly store food and supplies.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection control, safety, and NHC procedures.
• Communicate effectively with dietary leadership and fellow team members.
• Provide courteous service to patients, residents, families, visitors, and fellow partners.
• Assist with additional dietary and food service duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable

Organized

Job description

NHC HealthCare Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464, USA

Description

Culinary Specialist / Food Service Tech

Employment Type
Full Time

Schedule
Negotiable

Pay
Depends on Experience

Join Our Team at NHC HealthCare Lawrenceburg

NHC HealthCare Lawrenceburg is seeking a dependable and caring Culinary Specialist / Food Service Techto join our dietary team. This blended role includes food preparation and cooking responsibilities along with meal service, dining support, and general food service duties. The ideal candidate takes pride in preparing appealing, nutritious meals while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for our patients and residents.

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.

Prepare meal trays and help ensure meals are delivered accurately and on time.

Assist with dining room setup, meal service, and cleanup.

Follow special dietary instructions and therapeutic diet requirements as directed.

Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment.

Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, storage, and food preparation areas.

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

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

Communicate effectively with dietary leadership and fellow team members.

Provide courteous service to patients, residents, families, visitors, and fellow partners.

Assist with additional dietary and food service duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Previous cooking, culinary, food service, institutional dining, or health care food service experience is preferred.

Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Ability to follow recipes, menus, production instructions, and dietary requirements.

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Willingness to assist with both culinary and food service responsibilities as needed.

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Food and Nutrition

Expert

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