Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Description This; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and crafting meals for staff, visitors, and special events. You will work closely with a clinical team to ensure accurate portioning, food safety, and timely delivery of meals.

The role involves maintaining proper temperatures, interpreting recipes, and supporting patients with menu choices, with potential coursework in therapeutic diets and opportunities for career growth

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, 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

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and crafting meals for staff, visitors, and special events. You will work closely with a clinical team to ensure accurate portioning, food safety, and timely delivery of meals.

The role involves maintaining proper temperatures, interpreting recipes, and supporting patients with menu choices, with potential coursework in therapeutic diets and opportunities for career growth