Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide - Impactful Food Service

Encompass Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to assist in meal preparation for staff and visitors. This role supports the well-being of patients and contributes to a caring hospital environment.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, quality care, and teamwork. The position involves potential weekend/evening shifts and opportunities for growth within a supportive health system.

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 hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow written/verbal orders.
• 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 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

Shift flexibility

Education

Food handler's permit

Therapeutic diets training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to assist in meal preparation for staff and visitors. This role supports the well-being of patients and contributes to a caring hospital environment.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, quality care, and teamwork. The position involves potential weekend/evening shifts and opportunities for growth within a supportive health system.