Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Pensacola (FL); 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

Company 401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for patients, staff, and special events. The role supports patient well-being through culinary excellence and compassionate care.

You will work in a team that values empathy, quality, and timely service within a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader. Training in food safety and dietary guidelines is a plus, with potential weekday/weekend shifts.

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 follow written and/or verbal orders.
• 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.

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for patients, staff, and special events. The role supports patient well-being through culinary excellence and compassionate care.

You will work in a team that values empathy, quality, and timely service within a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader. Training in food safety and dietary guidelines is a plus, with potential weekday/weekend shifts.