Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Old Point Station (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide to support dietary needs by preparing therapeutic diets for patients, while also crafting meals for staff and visitors. This role emphasizes culinary excellence and contributes positively to patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess a food handler's permit and have experience in institutional cooking. The position offers flexible scheduling, medical benefits, and opportunities for growth within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit as required.
• Recent experience in institutional cooking is preferred.
• Ability to work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper food temperatures for safety.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays according to dietary needs.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned kitchen areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Institutional cooking experience

Time management

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in 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 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.

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/deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishments 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.

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!

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.

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.