Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Pleasant Gap (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous education

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, assisting them in completing menus, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a food handler's permit, experience in institutional cooking, and strong culinary skills. Benefits include affordable health plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit as mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow verbal orders.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Education

Food handler's permit

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.

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.

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 follow 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.

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.

We're looking forward to meeting you and want to bring your culinary expertise to our team.