Cook - Part Time

Culinary Specialist

NHC Scott | Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Location: 2380 Buffalo Rd, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

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 & 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.

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