Nutrition Service Aide — Patient Meals & Diet Care

Encompass Health; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

A national inpatient rehabilitation leader is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide (Pool) in Broken Arrow, OK. The role involves maintaining food safety, assisting patients with menus, and ensuring cleanliness in food service areas. Candidates should possess a food handler's permit and may need training in therapeutic diets. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for advancement within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow written and/or verbal orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays and supplements as needed.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively.

Job description

A national inpatient rehabilitation leader is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide (Pool) in Broken Arrow, OK. The role involves maintaining food safety, assisting patients with menus, and ensuring cleanliness in food service areas. Candidates should possess a food handler's permit and may need training in therapeutic diets. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for advancement within a supportive community.