Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Texarkana, TX is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will follow recipes, manage trays, and ensure correct portions and timing.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork with the dietary staff, and delivering compassionate service in a hospital setting. Eligible candidates should have a food handler's permit where required and a willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have food handler permit where mandated by state or county regulations.
• Experience in preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or nights if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow written/verbal orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble, deliver and manage patient trays, supplements and nourishments.
• Portion, weigh and garnish food according to menus/diet instructions.
• Assemble patient trays to meet deadlines.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Organize, plan and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Skills

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Shift flexibility

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide

Are you looking for a career close to home and heart? As a Nutrition Services Aide, you will play a crucial role in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and crafting meals for employees, visitors, and special functions. Consider joining us in a role that satisfies your passion for culinary excellence while contributing to the well-being of our patients.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health you will experience the difference the moment you become part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader and have been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award winner.

Starting Perks And Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for 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, and manage 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 deadlines.
• 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 nights if needed.

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals.

We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture and 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.