Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to create meals for staff, visitors, and special events. You will support a hospital-like setting focused on patient well-being and culinary excellence.

As part of the Nutrition Services team, you will maintain food safety, follow recipes and dietary orders, and collaborate with other staff to deliver timely meals.

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 written recipes and follow 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.

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to create meals for staff, visitors, and special events. You will support a hospital-like setting focused on patient well-being and culinary excellence.

As part of the Nutrition Services team, you will maintain food safety, follow recipes and dietary orders, and collaborate with other staff to deliver timely meals.