Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Impactful Nutrition

EHC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients and prepare meals for staff and guests. You will work with a team to ensure nutrition plans are accurately implemented and meals meet dietary specifications.

The role involves portioning, tray assembly, food handling, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to schedules and dietary instructions. This position supports a patient-centered food program in a hospital setting.

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 orders 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 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’s permit

Therapeutic diet knowledge

Food safety guidelines

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients and prepare meals for staff and guests. You will work with a team to ensure nutrition plans are accurately implemented and meals meet dietary specifications.

The role involves portioning, tray assembly, food handling, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to schedules and dietary instructions. This position supports a patient-centered food program in a hospital setting.