Culinary Specialist / Food Service Tech

Join our team at NHC HealthCare Lawrenceburg as a Culinary Specialist / Food Service Tech. This full-time role blends food preparation, cooking, meal service, and dining support in a healthcare setting.

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.

Requirements

• 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

• 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 provided
• Career development and advancement opportunities

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