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Culinary Specialist NHC HealthCare Somerville | Somerville, Tennessee Employment Type: Full Time
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Depends on Experience Join Our Team at NHC HealthCare Somerville NHC HealthCare Somerville is seeking a 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.
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 health care 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.
Benefits & Perks Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location, and applicable benefit plans. 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 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. Apply Today If you are interested in the Culinary Specialist opportunity at NHC HealthCare Somerville, we invite you to apply today at NHCcare.com/careers.
NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Skills Training - Food and Nutrition (preferred)
About the role
Prepare meals and menu items according to recipes, production sheets, portion standards, and therapeutic diet requirements.