Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Woburn, MA, seeks a Nutrition Service Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic diets for patients and meals for visitors. The role includes maintaining food safety, organizing meal deliveries, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates should possess a food handler's permit and have recent cooking experience. This part-time position offers a pay range of $16.00/hr – $20.00/hr.

Qualifications

• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Possession of a food handler's permit is necessary.
• Experience with special function cooking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients.
• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Recent institutional cooking experience

Ability to interpret written recipes

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Nutrition Service Aide

We are looking for a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, and craft meals for employees, visitors and special functions. This role supports patient well‑being and culinary excellence.

Base pay range: $16.00/hr – $20.00/hr

Start Perks and 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 and deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishment, 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

EEO Statement

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.