Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff, visitors, and events. You will ensure accurate portioning, temperature control, and timely assembly of patient trays while following dietary instructions.

The role supports a caring inpatient environment and offers growth through training and education opportunities within a national leader in rehab care.

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 nights 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, and manage 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 deadlines.
• 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 prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff, visitors, and events. You will ensure accurate portioning, temperature control, and timely assembly of patient trays while following dietary instructions.

The role supports a caring inpatient environment and offers growth through training and education opportunities within a national leader in rehab care.