Culinary Specialist – Patient Dining (Part-Time)

NHC and Affiliates; Lawrenceburg (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Same-day pay option

Flexible scheduling

Holiday incentive pay

Earned Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Career development and advancement

Job summary

NHC Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN is seeking a Part-Time Culinary Specialist who takes pride in preparing appealing, nutritious meals and providing excellent service within the dietary team.

You will support patient and resident satisfaction, follow recipes and therapeutic diets, maintain sanitation, and work 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. This role offers competitive pay and benefits like health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company contributions.

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

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

NHC Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN is seeking a Part-Time Culinary Specialist who takes pride in preparing appealing, nutritious meals and providing excellent service within the dietary team.

You will support patient and resident satisfaction, follow recipes and therapeutic diets, maintain sanitation, and work 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. This role offers competitive pay and benefits like health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company contributions.