Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) matching

Job summary

A national healthcare leader is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide in Dayton, Ohio. The role involves preparing therapeutic diets and meals, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering patient trays. Full-time and part-time positions offer competitive pay ranging from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour. Ideal candidates will have food safety knowledge and relevant cooking experience. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

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

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishments and special requests.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Institutional cooking experience

Time management

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Overview

Nutrition Service Aide position. Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $20.00/hr. Full- and part-time positions available. Shifts: 6am-2:30pm and 10:30am-7:30pm. Every other Saturday/Sunday. This role involves helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions.

Be among the first applicants and learn more about this opportunity with Encompass Health. Actual pay is based on skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 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.

About Encompass Health

At Encompass Health, we are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We celebrate diversity 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.

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.

From day one, you will have access to these opportunities and more.

I- Hourly positions and other postings referenced in the original description were part of the job listing context and may not reflect current openings.