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Culinary Specialist/Cook & Food Service

NHC HealthCare Oakwood
Lewisburg, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026

Come Join Us as a Culinary Specialist at NHC Oakwood — No Late Nights. A Job That Truly Matters.

Location: 244 Oakwood Drive, Lewisburg, TN 37091

Pay: $17–$20 per hour, depending on experience

Are you looking for a secure, stable job with consistent hours and long-term opportunities? At NHC Oakwood, you’ll work in a supportive healthcare environment where layoffs and hour cuts are not a concern—and where the food you prepare makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Cook/Food Service Tech who takes pride in quality food preparation and excellent service. Ideal candidates enjoy food service, have a passion for food and caring for others, have a heart for working with rehabilitation and healthcare patients, and are eager to learn and grow.

Why Work at NHC Oakwood:

  • Free meal every shift
  • Competitive wages
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance after 30 days of employment
  • Health Savings Account with $600 contributed annually by NHC
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Earned paid time off, sick time, and family sick time
  • Basic and advanced culinary training opportunities
  • ServSafe Manager certification paid for by the company
  • Tuition reimbursement, including Certified Dietary Manager and dietitian programs
  • Training completion incentives
  • Rewards for excellent performance
  • Free uniforms
  • No late nights
  • Early and same-day pay options
  • Promotion and growth opportunities within the department
  • Fun, fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
  • CMS 5-Star Rating
  • Great Place to Work Certified

If you want a reliable position with excellent benefits, financial and culinary incentives, and room to grow, apply today and join the NHC Oakwood team!

Apply here: nhccare.com/locations/oakwood/

EOE

Skills

Preferred
  • Training - Food and Nutrition

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Dental Insurance

Salary : $600

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