At Passion for Dining and Nutrition (PDN), our support chef services team are skilled professional chefs with years of experience in foodservice operations of all sizes.
From large continuing care retirement communities to small independent providers, our support chefs can ease the burden of an understaffed culinary operation.
*All PDN chefs have earned the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate.
• Professional Meal Preparation
Execute menus and recipes accurately and consistently.
• Reliable Food Service Delivery
Ensure food reaches the dining room on time with quality and care.
• Team Leadership & Supervision
Step in as shift supervisor, guiding kitchen and service teams as needed.
• Assistance with Purchasing & Receiving
Support inventory flow from ordering to receiving.
• Kitchen Organization & Sanitation
Maintain cleanliness and uphold food safety standards at all times.
• Equipment Support
Help keep kitchen tools and equipment functioning as requested.
Staff vacancies – short and long term
Menu and recipe transitions
Special events and holidays
Survey preparation and cleaning
Transitions to self-operation
PDN provides professional chefs and foodservice directors for hire with specialized experience in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities. We elevate healthcare dining through skilled cooking techniques and expert culinary leadership that support quality meals and overall quality of care. Read More
Dawn Nickleson, CDM
Pastry Chef • Owner
507.254.5086
dawn@pdndifference.com
Patrick Nickleson
Chef • Owner
651.231.1433
patrick@pdndifference.com
