Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health Corporation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

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, visitors and special functions. You will join a compassionate hospital team focused on patient well-being.

From day one you will interpret recipes, follow orders, maintain proper food temperatures, portion and garnish meals, and keep kitchen and serving areas clean.

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 follows 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.

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, visitors and special functions. You will join a compassionate hospital team focused on patient well-being.

From day one you will interpret recipes, follow orders, maintain proper food temperatures, portion and garnish meals, and keep kitchen and serving areas clean.