Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide in Huntsville, Alabama to provide critical support in preparing therapeutic diets and meals for patients and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining food safety, interpreting recipes, and cleaning duties. The ideal candidate should possess a food handler's permit and prefer experience in institutional cooking. Great benefits include health plans, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit as required.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity

Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? 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.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

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!

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follows written and/or verbal orders, requests, and instructions.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble and 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We 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.