Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide

Encompass Health Corporation; Sieps (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continued教育

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation 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.

The role involves maintaining proper food temperatures, following recipes and dietary orders, and ensuring sanitation across work areas. A reliable team player with knowledge of food safety is preferred.

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

Culinary experience

Food safety awareness

Customer service mindset

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation 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.

The role involves maintaining proper food temperatures, following recipes and dietary orders, and ensuring sanitation across work areas. A reliable team player with knowledge of food safety is preferred.