Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Texarkana (TX); 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 accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Texarkana, Texas, is hiring a Nutrition Service Aide who plays a vital role in preparing therapeutic diets and meals for patients and staff. This position requires adhering to food safety guidelines and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings if necessary.

Applicants should have a valid food handler's permit and may benefit from prior cooking experience in institutions. Enjoy a vibrant work community and benefits including medical plans, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must have a food handler's permit if required by state.
• Training in therapeutic diet food preparation is preferred.
• Experience in institutional cooking and special functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food temperature for safety.
• Interpret and follow recipes and orders.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays as needed.
• Clean and sanitize assigned areas effectively.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Time management

Culinary skills

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.

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.