Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Houston (TX); 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

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Houston, Texas is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide to prepare therapeutic diets and meals for patients and staff. The role involves maintaining food safety, following recipes, and portioning meals according to dietary specifications. Ideal candidates will hold a food handler's permit and have experience in institutional cooking. This position offers a range of benefits including comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

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.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders.
• Assemble patient trays to meet timetables.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Culinary excellence

Time management

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Compensation Range: $16 - $20

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity

As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as 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.

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, nourishment and special requests as needed.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
• Assemble patient trays to meet timetables.
• 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 vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.