Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support patient meal preparation and therapeutic diets. This role also serves meals for employees, visitors and events, ensuring adherence to dietary orders and quality standards.

Join a hospital environment that values empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to patient well-being through culinary excellence and efficient service. On-site opportunities in Houston, TX with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Food handler's permit required if mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.

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 awareness

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support patient meal preparation and therapeutic diets. This role also serves meals for employees, visitors and events, ensuring adherence to dietary orders and quality standards.

Join a hospital environment that values empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to patient well-being through culinary excellence and efficient service. On-site opportunities in Houston, TX with competitive benefits.