Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health; Pleasant Gap (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous education

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, assisting them in completing menus, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a food handler's permit, experience in institutional cooking, and strong culinary skills. Benefits include affordable health plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit as mandated by state or county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow verbal orders.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Institutional cooking

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, assisting them in completing menus, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a food handler's permit, experience in institutional cooking, and strong culinary skills. Benefits include affordable health plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.