Nutrition Services Aide (PRN)

Encompass Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will prepare therapeutic diets and ensure food safety for patients. Responsibilities include maintaining food temperatures, assisting patients with menus, and keeping the dining area clean. Join this inclusive team dedicated to culinary excellence and patient well-being. Flexible schedules and various benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit if required by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Job description

Overview

Nutrition Services Aide (PRN) at Encompass Health — Career Opportunity (PRN - As Needed).

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. This role supports our commitment to culinary excellence and patient well-being.

The Encompass Health Way

At Encompass Health, you’ll experience the difference the moment you become part of our team. We are a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, with awards and recognition that reflect our culture and impact.

From day one, you will have access to a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment.

Starting 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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity

Encompass Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.

We’re eagerly looking forward to meeting you. Join us on this remarkable journey!