Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to support patient meals and staff dining by preparing therapeutic and modified diets. You will assemble and deliver patient trays, weigh and garnish foods, and follow diet instructions to ensure timely, accurate meal service.

The role involves maintaining food safety, working with kitchen staff, and coordinating with care teams to meet daily meal deadlines while contributing to a caring hospital environment.

Qualifications

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

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, and manage 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 deadlines.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Skills

Food handler's permit

Food safety guidelines

Therapeutic diet cooking

Institutional cooking experience

Special function cooking experience

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide

Are you looking for a career close to home and heart? As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions. Consider joining us in a role that satisfies your passion for culinary excellence while contributing to the well-being of our patients.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health you will experience the difference the moment you become part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader and have been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award winner.

Starting Perks And 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.

Become the Nutrition Services Aide you always wanted to be

• 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, and manage 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 deadlines.
• 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 nights if needed.

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.

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 classification.