Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health in Rhode Island is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to create meals for employees, visitors and special events.

You will interpret recipes, portion and assemble patient trays, ensure proper temperatures, and maintain cleanliness while supporting efficient kitchen operations.

This role offers entry to mid-level culinary work in a hospital setting with benefits, tuition assistance and a collaborative team.

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 handling permit

Therapeutic diet preparation

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Encompass Health in Rhode Island is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to create meals for employees, visitors and special events.

You will interpret recipes, portion and assemble patient trays, ensure proper temperatures, and maintain cleanliness while supporting efficient kitchen operations.

This role offers entry to mid-level culinary work in a hospital setting with benefits, tuition assistance and a collaborative team.