Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Growth & Benefits

Encompass Health; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to craft meals for staff, visitors, and special functions. You will work in a collaborative kitchen that supports patient well-being and meal service excellence.

Join a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, quality care, and professional growth. Access to benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a team that appreciates dedication to nutrition and

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit.
• 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 hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble and deliver late patient trays, supplements, and special requests.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to menus and 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 handler permit

Therapeutic diet cooking

Institutional cooking

Special function cooking

Food safety knowledge

Flexible schedule

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to craft meals for staff, visitors, and special functions. You will work in a collaborative kitchen that supports patient well-being and meal service excellence.

Join a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, quality care, and professional growth. Access to benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a team that appreciates dedication to nutrition and