Food Service Tech / Culinary Specialist

NHC Careers • Anniston, AL

23h

About The Position

NHC HealthCare Anniston is seeking a dependable, motivated, and caring Food Service Tech / Culinary Specialist to join its dietary team in Anniston, Alabama. This full-time position has a negotiable schedule and pay based on experience. The role prepares and serves nutritious, appealing meals and helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for patients and residents. The posting welcomes applicants with food preparation, cooking, or customer service experience, though previous experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic food preparation, safe food handling, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, production instructions, and dietary guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable, motivated, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to providing quality meals and excellent service to patients and residents.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food service, cooking, culinary operations, or healthcare dietary services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Assist with cooking and preparing menu items while following production sheets, portion standards, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Prepare meal trays and ensure meals are delivered accurately and on time.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures, quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with dining room setup, meal service, and cleanup.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, storage, and food preparation areas.
• Receive, label, rotate, and properly store food and supplies.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and NHC procedures.
• Assist with meeting special dietary needs and following prescribed meal requirements.
• Provide courteous and compassionate service to patients, residents, families, visitors, and fellow Partners.
• Communicate effectively with dietary leadership and team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Support a positive dining experience and overall patient and resident satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support dietary operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Same-day pay option when eligible.
• Flexible scheduling options when available.
• Holiday incentive pay for eligible holidays.
• Earned time off.
• Health insurance with medical coverage options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Uniforms available according to center policy.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed