Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide – Flexible Hours & Growth

Encompass Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA

Team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, assemble patient trays, maintain food temperatures, and ensure accuracy in portions and diet instructions.

This role supports patient care within a hospital setting, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.

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 timetables.
• Assist patients in completing menus.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

Skills

Food handler's permit

Therapeutic diet preparation

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will interpret recipes, assemble patient trays, maintain food temperatures, and ensure accuracy in portions and diet instructions.

This role supports patient care within a hospital setting, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education.