Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continued教育

Company-matching 401(k)

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for employees, visitors and special functions. You will contribute to patient well-being and work in a team-driven hospital setting.

You will follow recipes and orders, maintain proper food temperatures, and assist with menus and special requests while supporting a clean, organized kitchen environment.

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 follow 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.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for employees, visitors and special functions. You will contribute to patient well-being and work in a team-driven hospital setting.

You will follow recipes and orders, maintain proper food temperatures, and assist with menus and special requests while supporting a clean, organized kitchen environment.