Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and prepare meals for staff and visitors in a hospital setting. You will follow recipes, monitor food temps, assemble patient trays, and ensure timely service with accuracy and care.

Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence and a supportive team. Our program offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) with company

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 follows 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 safety

Dietary knowledge

Time management

Education

Food handler's permit (state)

Tools

Food preparation equipment

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and prepare meals for staff and visitors in a hospital setting. You will follow recipes, monitor food temps, assemble patient trays, and ensure timely service with accuracy and care.

Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence and a supportive team. Our program offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) with company