Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute in Moline, IL is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for staff, visitors, and special events. You will maintain accurate temperatures, interpret recipes, and assemble trays while following diet instructions to support patient care.

Key duties include portioning meals, assisting with menus, and maintaining cleanliness.

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 safety knowledge

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking experience

Menu interpretation

Flexible scheduling

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in therapeutic diets

Job description

The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute in Moline, IL is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for staff, visitors, and special events. You will maintain accurate temperatures, interpret recipes, and assemble trays while following diet instructions to support patient care.

Key duties include portioning meals, assisting with menus, and maintaining cleanliness.