Therapeutic Diet Aide – Tuition Reimbursement

Encompass Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, and to craft meals for staff, visitors and special functions. Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader dedicated to compassionate care.

From day one, you’ll have access to benefits and opportunities for ongoing education as part of a diverse team. The role supports food safety, portioning, tray assembly and timely service within our on-site facilities.

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 safety

Portion control

Time management

Recipe interpretation

Education

Food handler's permit

Therapeutic diets training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, and to craft meals for staff, visitors and special functions. Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader dedicated to compassionate care.

From day one, you’ll have access to benefits and opportunities for ongoing education as part of a diverse team. The role supports food safety, portioning, tray assembly and timely service within our on-site facilities.