Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff and guests. You will follow written/verbal orders, ensure proper food temperatures, and assemble trays to meet time constraints.

The role includes potential weekday/weekend/evening shifts, with emphasis on accurate portioning and food safety. Join a team dedicated to patient care and nourishment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit is preferred or mandated by state/county regulations.
• Training in therapeutic diet food preparation is preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking and special function cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• Weekday/weekend/evening/night shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperatures for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble and deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishment, and special requests.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus and diet instructions.
• Assemble patient trays to meet time tables.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time to complete assignments.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Customer service

Education

Therapeutic diet prep training

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, and crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions.

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 and deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishment, 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 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 vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

Encompass Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and provide employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected classification.