Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic diets for patients and craft meals for events. The ideal candidate must possess a food handler's permit and have experience in institutional cooking. This position requires attention to food safety guidelines and may involve flexible working hours. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit required as per state regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper food temperatures.
• Prepare and deliver patient trays and special requests.
• Clean and sanitize work areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Organizational skills

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Overview

Nutrition Services Aide role at Encompass Health. In this role you will help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as craft meals for employees, visitors, and special functions, contributing to the well-being of patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperatures for 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 and 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 timetables.
• 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.

Starting Perks and Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time 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 community of individuals passionate about their work.

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. We 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 classification.

We look forward to meeting you and invite you to join us on this remarkable journey.