Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation company seeks a full-time Nutrition Service Aide in Conroe, TX. You will prepare therapeutic diets for patients and craft meals for visitors. The role requires food safety knowledge, possibly working weekends and evenings. Benefits include affordable health plans, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit if mandated by regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking and special function cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders and requests.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Overview

Nutrition Service Aide position at Encompass Health. Hiring for full-time and PRN roles. You will help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as craft 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, 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.

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 and inclusive work environment.

About Encompass Health

Encompass Health is a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with locations nationwide. We are committed to creating a caring environment and celebrate diversity with equal employment opportunities for all.