Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Gadsden, Alabama is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic diets for patients and create meals for staff and visitors. This role combines culinary skills with patient care, ensuring food is prepared according to safety guidelines.

Applicants should have a food handler’s permit and experience in institutional cooking is preferred. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for education reimbursement.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders.
• Assemble patient trays to meet time tables.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Cooking experience

Education

Food handler’s permit

Job description

Encompass Health in Gadsden, Alabama is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic diets for patients and create meals for staff and visitors. This role combines culinary skills with patient care, ensuring food is prepared according to safety guidelines.

Applicants should have a food handler’s permit and experience in institutional cooking is preferred. Benefits include medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for education reimbursement.