Pediatric Culinary Tech- Feeding ProgramRequisition ID2024-47935CategoryNutrition ServicesOverviewThis position exists to prepare regular and special diet hot and cold food items as requested for patients in the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding Program. This position will pre-prep food items according to production sheets and patient needs, under the direction of the Registered Dieticians, Therapists, Psychologists and Nurses. The Culinary Tech assists dietitian in reinforcing diet instruction for special needs patients and educating family members.Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.Responsibilities* Prepares ingredients for the hot production by assembling ingredients.* Follows proper food handling techniques according to HACCP and local agencies.* Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the production program.* Adheres to Customer Service Performance expectations. Takes ownership of customer satisfaction, both internal and external customers.* Assists in creating special preparations and presentations for catered events as needed.* Trains new staff.* Acts as a coordinator, in absence of Manager/Coordinator.QualificationsEducation: High School Graduate or equivalent. Preferred ADA Certified Dietetic Technician (Associate's level) or Associate Science Degree in Nutrition or Culinary Arts or Bachelor's Degree.Experience: 2-3 Years of experience as a full service restaurant line cook, caterer or room service cook.Skills:* Ability to measure accurately and perform basic math skills.* Familiarity with personal computer and nutrition-related software strongly preferred.* Skill in proper operation of food production equipment (ovens, vertical cutter mixer, etc.).* Effective verbal communication skills required in interactions with department staff.The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Click here to get started.EOE M/F/Disability/Vet