Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Little River (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts / HSA

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients and prepare meals for staff and visitors.

The role involves maintaining proper food temperatures, interpreting recipes, assembling patient trays, and ensuring cleanliness and time management in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Prior institutional cooking experience and knowledge of food safety are preferred; flexibility for varied shifts may be required.

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 hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow written/verbal orders and instructions.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishments and special requests.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus and 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 tasks.

Skills

Food handler permit

Food safety guidelines

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking experience

Shift flexibility

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients and prepare meals for staff and visitors.

The role involves maintaining proper food temperatures, interpreting recipes, assembling patient trays, and ensuring cleanliness and time management in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Prior institutional cooking experience and knowledge of food safety are preferred; flexibility for varied shifts may be required.