Therapeutic Diet Aide - Patient-Centered Kitchen

Encompass Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for employees, visitors, and special events. This role supports the well-being of patients and contributes to a caring hospital environment.

As part of a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, education, and a patient-centered approach.

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 hot and cold foods.
• 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.
• 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

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food safety knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for employees, visitors, and special events. This role supports the well-being of patients and contributes to a caring hospital environment.

As part of a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, education, and a patient-centered approach.