Chef Assistant (Dietary Aide)

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga

Location: Chattanooga, TN 37401, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Friday, 16 October 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Job Description

NHC HealthCare Chattanooga is hiring a Chef Assistant (Dietary Aide) in Chattanooga, TN. This is a full-time position.

Looking for those with a passion for the culinary world! We are not making a cheese sandwich or creating your Grandma's mashed potatoes! We aim for a culinary experience every meal! We are looking for those with a culinary mindset who are excited to take on multiple tasks in the kitchen to deliver high quality meals for our residents! While the job description below might sound familiar, we are only seeking those who are eager to create amazing meals and have a true love for our residents! Apply now if you are passionate about food and passionate to work in an industry that will continue to grow and grow for years to come!

Position Highlights:
  • Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques.
  • Review's menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals; prepares and serves diets properly, accurately, and attractively as planned using proper portions and special diet items.
  • Follows standardized recipes and special diet orders, preparing sufficient quantities to meet all service requirements.
  • Responsible for testing and tasting foods of all consistencies for proper appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature and adjust if needed.
  • Responsible for timing of preparation of meals/snacks to meet time schedule for service for patients and customers to ensure all meals/snacks are served as scheduled.
  • Checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality before they are delivered. Serves on tray line and delivers carts to floors as needed.

Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience
At least two years of kitchen experience required, fast food does not apply
Must be 17 years of age

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please come in to apply and find out more about us at nhccare.com/location/chattanooga

EOE

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

Please see the job description for benefits.

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