Nutrition Services Aide

Description This; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) matching

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Description This is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide in McDonough, Georgia. In this role, you will prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients and assist with meal crafting for employees and visitors. This position offers a vital contribution to patient care while satisfying your passion for culinary excellence.

You will enjoy benefits like affordable medical and dental plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive community dedicated to your success!

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Assemble patient trays to meet timetables.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Team collaboration

Ability to manage time effectively

Education

Food handler's permit

Institutional cooking experience

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work

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. 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. Our achievements include being named one of the \"World's Most Admired Companies\" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

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/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.