Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full 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 and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic diets and support our culinary operations. You will ensure food safety and assist patients in menu choices, while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to culinary excellence.

The position offers various perks including medical benefits, paid time off, and educational opportunities. Candidates should possess a food handler's permit and preferably have experience in institutional cooking.

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 preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays and special requests.
• Maintain proper temperature for food.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Food preparation

Institutional cooking

Time management

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

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 preparing 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 not only satisfies your passion for culinary excellence but also contributes to the well‑being of our patients.

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 that has been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and received the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one you will have access to:

• 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!

Become the Nutrition Services Aide you always wanted to be

• 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, 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

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.