Nutrition Services Aide - Therapeutic Diets & Patient Care

Encompass Health Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation, a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for employees, visitors and special events.

You will interpret recipes, portion foods, and assemble patient trays while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. Join a compassionate team dedicated to patient well-being and staff support.

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 temperatures for hot and cold foods as required.
• Interpret recipes and follow written/verbal orders.
• 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 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 handling permit

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation, a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader, is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for employees, visitors and special events.

You will interpret recipes, portion foods, and assemble patient trays while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. Join a compassionate team dedicated to patient well-being and staff support.