Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Cape Coral is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide who will be crucial in preparing therapeutic diets for patients and crafting meals for visitors and staff. Your responsibilities will include maintaining food safety, interpreting recipes, and assisting patients with menu selections.

The ideal candidate will possess a food handler's permit and have knowledge of food safety guidelines. Join a team recognized as one of the ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ and enjoy benefits including medical plans and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit if mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders and instructions.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Assemble patient trays to meet time tables.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking experience

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health in Cape Coral is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide who will be crucial in preparing therapeutic diets for patients and crafting meals for visitors and staff. Your responsibilities will include maintaining food safety, interpreting recipes, and assisting patients with menu selections.

The ideal candidate will possess a food handler's permit and have knowledge of food safety guidelines. Join a team recognized as one of the ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ and enjoy benefits including medical plans and generous paid time off.