Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Part 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

A leading health services organization in Newburgh, Indiana is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support patient well-being by preparing therapeutic diets, maintaining food safety, and ensuring meal delivery. Candidates should have a food handler’s permit and prefer experience in institutional cooking. The position is entry-level and part-time, offering flexible hours and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit if mandated.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for food.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders.
• Remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays and supplements.
• Portion food according to menus.
• Clean and sanitize assigned areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Food handler’s permit

Job description

Nutrition Services Aide

Join Encompass Health as a Nutrition Services Aide. In this role you will help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, craft meals for employees, visitors, and special functions, and support the well‑being of our patients.

Base pay range: $13.00/hr – $19.00/hr

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 and deliver late patient trays, supplements, 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.

Perks & 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.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.