Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified-diet meal preparation for patients and staff. You will ensure safe food handling and timely assembly of trays in a compassionate hospital setting.

Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, teamwork, and ongoing education, with opportunities for tuition assistance and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Food handler's permit required where mandated.
• Training in therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• Ability to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays, supplements and nourishments.
• 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 safety

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food handler permit

Meal assembly & portioning

Shift flexibility

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified-diet meal preparation for patients and staff. You will ensure safe food handling and timely assembly of trays in a compassionate hospital setting.

Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, teamwork, and ongoing education, with opportunities for tuition assistance and a comprehensive benefits program.