Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, portion meals, and ensure trays meet dietary instructions.

This role emphasizes food safety, timely service, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. Experience in institutional cooking and a food handler's permit are preferred; diverse shift opportunities may include evenings and weekends.

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.

Skills

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and craft meals for staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, portion meals, and ensure trays meet dietary instructions.

This role emphasizes food safety, timely service, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. Experience in institutional cooking and a food handler's permit are preferred; diverse shift opportunities may include evenings and weekends.