Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, as well as meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, assemble patient trays, and ensure proper food safety and portioning in a healthcare setting.

The role involves maintaining temperatures, following diet instructions, and accommodating special requests while supporting a cooperative food service team.

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.

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.

Skills

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food safety guidelines

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Appreciated for your Nutrition Services work, if you are on the lookout 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 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 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, which is nothing short of amazing.

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 eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!