**-** **A Great Place to Work** Heartwood is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team! **-** **What You'll Do:** The Pines at Heartwood is seeking a contract Culinary Expert to teach the kitchen staff (Cooks and Dietary Aides) some new techniques and practices! This is a great opportunity for someone to expand upon their culinary skills while gaining experience in a teaching setting! We are able to be flexible on the times this individual comes to the center for training sessions, outside of the typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner times at the center. **-** **What We Offer** As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Heartwood team enjoys: + Competitive compensation and benefits package + Comprehensive training and mentorship + Opportunities for professional growth and development + Supportive and collaborative work environment + The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents **Rate of Pay** Up to USD $35.00/Hr. **-** **What You'll Bring:** **Qualifications of a cook include:** + ServSafe certification + 5+ years in culinary positions + Prior teaching experience in a culinary setting is preferred + Culinary Degree is a plus! **-** **We Hire for Heart!** National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: **Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.** Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment. _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status._ **ID** _2025-3413_ **Location/Org Data : Name** _The Pines at Heartwood An Assisted Living Program_ **Category** _Dining/Kitchen_ **Position Type** _Temporary Part-Time_ **Rate of Pay** _Up to USD $35.00/Hr._