About the role
Diet chefs are specialized chefs who focus on preparing meals according to specific dietary needs. They can work in hospitals, nursing homes, or specialized food delivery services. Educationally, they may have completed a culinary education with additional courses in nutrition and dietetics.Responsibilities
Diet chefs are responsible for creating nutritious and balanced meals that follow specific dietary prescriptions. They must be able to adapt recipes and menus to meet individual nutritional needs. Collaboration with dietitians and nutritionists is often part of their job responsibilities.Skills and tools
Diet chefs must have good cooking skills and an understanding of nutrition. They use kitchen equipment and tools as well as software to plan and analyze meals. Creativity, precision, and the ability to follow strict dietary instructions are important skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are specialkost, storkök and dietkost.