Culinary Nutrition Specialist at ThedaCare

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

The Culinary Nutrition Specialist is responsible for daily operation and instruction of the Culinary branch of ThedaCare's Lifestyle Medicine Programs in conjunction with the Lifestyle Medicine Supervisor. The main responsibility of this position will be to guide participants towards improved knowledge and skillset in creating healthy, tasty, and convenient meals. Groups typically consist of 6-12 individuals. Curriculum for the programs is provided, however the CNS will have freedom within the context of the Lifestyle Medicine principles to utilize creativity and take ownership.

• Instructs class groups in meal preparation and technique demonstration in the kitchen.
• Occasionally consults with participants on a 1 on 1 basis as needed.
• Provides education within the context of provided curriculum.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Orders kitchen materials, purchases food, and keeps inventory in conjunction with the other Wellness Specialists.
• Coordinates food preparation in conjunction with the other Wellness Specialists.
• Collaborates on curriculum and program development as a part of the Lifestyle Medicine team.
• Fosters a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for students to feel comfortable to ask questions and be curious.
• Plans and/or assists health coaches with culinary-related demonstrations or food samples.
• Participates in on-going staff education, including motivational interviewing techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in related Wellness Field. Associates degree considered in combination with relevant experience. Certification in culinary field preferred.
• 2+ years of related culinary work experience.
• Strong communication and instruction skills. Respectful and genuine communication style.
• Demonstrated empathy and interpersonal skills. This program puts an emphasis on an atmosphere of openness, with students feeling comfortable that they can share free from judgment.
• Ability to organize, order materials, and keep inventory.
• Ability to adjust recipes and guide participants within the spirit of provided curriculum.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated professional appearance.

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Category 2: Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

• Normally works in climate-controlled environment, with shared time between kitchen, classroom, and office settings.
• Variety of movement to include; sitting, standing, bending, walking, and light lifting.
• Use of chef knives, oven, stove-top, blender, microwave, and other various kitchen utensils.
• Use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

No