Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Elizabethtown (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and crafting meals for employees and visitors. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to dietary guidelines in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a food handler permit, experience with institutional cooking, and familiarity with therapeutic diets. The position may require flexible shifts including evenings or 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 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.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Skills

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diet training

Institutional cooking experience

Special function cooking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and crafting meals for employees and visitors. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to dietary guidelines in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have a food handler permit, experience with institutional cooking, and familiarity with therapeutic diets. The position may require flexible shifts including evenings or weekends.