Nutrition Services Aide - Therapeutic Diet Expert

Encompass Health; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health in Franklin, TN is hiring a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff and visitors.

You will interpret recipes, portion and plate foods, maintain sanitation, and support timely meal delivery while following diet orders and safety guidelines.

Competitive benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) matching, and flexible spending accounts, in a caring, inclusive 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 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.

Skills

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food safety knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Encompass Health in Franklin, TN is hiring a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff and visitors.

You will interpret recipes, portion and plate foods, maintain sanitation, and support timely meal delivery while following diet orders and safety guidelines.

Competitive benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k) matching, and flexible spending accounts, in a caring, inclusive team.