Nutrition Service Aide (Pool)

Encompass Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Richmond, VA seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to support the preparation of therapeutic diets and maintain food safety standards. The ideal candidate must possess a food handler's permit and have a background in institutional cooking. This role offers a variety of benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit if required.
• Previous experience in institutional cooking preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic diets and meals for patients and staff.
• Maintain temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Culinary skills

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in therapeutic diets

Job description

Overview

Nutrition Services Aide opportunity at Encompass Health. You will help to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as craft meals for employees, visitors and special functions. This role supports culinary excellence and the well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for fully- and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A supportive, inclusive work environment.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected status.