Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Description This; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

FSAs/HSAs

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, portion foods, and ensure timely delivery of patient trays and nourishments, while upholding food safety standards.

The role involves working with a team in a hospital setting, maintaining temperatures and following specific diet instructions, with opportunities for growth through education and tuition assistance.

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 written recipes and follow orders/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 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 handler's permit

Therapeutic diets training

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Shift flexibility

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, portion foods, and ensure timely delivery of patient trays and nourishments, while upholding food safety standards.

The role involves working with a team in a hospital setting, maintaining temperatures and following specific diet instructions, with opportunities for growth through education and tuition assistance.