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Kettering Health

Cook - Culinary/Nutrition

Dayton, OH

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Key Words: food, nutrition, meal service, food service, room service, chef, sous chef, culinary, food prep Part time cook/40 hrs bi-weekly Every other weekend and holiday Week one: Tues, Sat Week two:

Kettering Health

Cook - Culinary/Nutrition

Dayton, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Key Words: food, nutrition, meal service, food service, room service, chef, sous chef, culinary, food prep Part time cook/40 hrs bi-weekly Every other weekend and holiday Week one: Tues, Sat Week two:

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How much do culinary nutrition jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary nutrition in the United States is $15.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is culinary nutrition?

Culinary nutrition is the practice of applying nutrition principles to the preparation and cooking of food. It combines knowledge of food science, dietetics, and culinary arts to create meals that are both nutritious and delicious. Professionals in this field work to develop recipes and meal plans that support health objectives, dietary restrictions, and wellness goals. Culinary nutritionists may work in healthcare, education, food service, or private consulting to help individuals and groups improve their eating habits through better cooking techniques and ingredient choices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a culinary nutritionist?

To thrive as a Culinary Nutritionist, you need expertise in nutrition science, culinary techniques, and menu planning, typically supported by a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or culinary arts. Familiarity with food safety standards, recipe analysis software, and nutrition labeling systems is often required. Strong communication, creativity, and adaptability help you educate others and develop appealing, health-focused recipes. These skills are vital to effectively promote healthy eating while ensuring food is both nutritious and enjoyable.

How do culinary nutrition professionals typically collaborate with chefs and dietitians in their daily work?

Culinary nutrition professionals often work as a bridge between chefs and dietitians, ensuring that meals are both flavorful and meet nutritional guidelines. They may develop recipes, modify menus, and provide guidance on ingredient selection to optimize both taste and health benefits. Regular collaboration often involves tasting sessions, menu planning meetings, and educational workshops to keep the entire team aligned on nutritional goals. This role requires strong communication skills and adaptability to balance culinary creativity with health considerations.

What is the difference between Culinary Nutrition vs Dietitian?

AspectCulinary NutritionDietitian
CredentialsOften requires certifications in nutrition and culinary artsRequires a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field, plus licensure or registration
Work EnvironmentKitchen settings, health and wellness programs, culinary educationHospitals, clinics, private practice, healthcare facilities
Industry UsageFood industry, wellness programs, culinary educationHealthcare, clinical, community health

While Culinary Nutrition professionals focus on combining culinary skills with nutrition education to promote healthy eating, dietitians are licensed healthcare professionals providing medical nutrition therapy and personalized dietary plans. Both roles require nutrition knowledge, but dietitians have more formal healthcare credentials and work primarily in clinical settings, whereas culinary nutrition specialists often work in food service and wellness environments.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Nutrition job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,017 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Ambassador - Culinary/Nutrition

Kettering Health

Troy, OH

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Kettering Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 188 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

304th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Incentives

Kettering Health | Troy | Resource | Varied Shifts

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God's love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. 

Food service or customer service experience preferred

Key Words:  food, nutrition, meal service, food service, room service, chef, sous chef, culinary, food prep

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Nutrition Services Ambassador:

Explains Room Service menu to patients, qualifies patients as full Room Service, Assist, or Non-Select.  Delivers patient meal trays and unit supplies.  Follows HACCP principles in completing tasks.  Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Accurately manages position paperwork (tray delivery forms, Missed Meal Report, refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring forms, etc.).
  • Follows correct hand hygiene procedures (sanitizes hands before and after entering patient rooms, washes hands as needed, etc.).
  • Utilizes appropriate scripting and responds to patients/internal and external customers (asks for two patient identifiers, confirms accuracy of tray, offers to open cartons, offers to get anything else the patient needs, effectively uses HEAL principle, etc.).
  • Effectively and safely uses position equipment, performing applicable cleaning/sanitation procedures (sanitizes carts if used to transport dirty trays and at end of day, cleans unit coffee machines and refrigerators, etc.).
  • When assisting patients, ensures meal selections are in accordance with patient's diet order to ensure desired items are allowed, thus optimizing patient experience.
  • Puts patient as priority and focal point, routinely managing meal delivery to get trays to patient as quickly as possible and universally within the allotted 45 minutes.
  • Effectively orients patients to room service ordering process, accurately qualifies patients as full Room Service, Assist, or Non-select, and communicates this with Call Center

Job Qualifications:

Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

Ability to push and pull wheeled carts

Ability to read and write English

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Ability to tolerate frequent temperature changes working with and around equipment that generates heat, steam, and cold

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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