Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide in Columbia, South Carolina. The candidate will prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, maintain proper food temperatures, and assist with meal deliveries. Qualifications include a food handler's permit and preferred experience in institutional cooking for therapeutic diets. The role may require flexible working hours. Benefits include affordable medical plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit, if mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays and special requests as needed.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and craft meals for employees, visitors, and special functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature 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 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 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 vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!