Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide – Impactful Patient Meals

EHC Career Site; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Johnston, RI is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for staff, visitors and special events. This role supports patient well-being through careful food handling and precise service in a hospital kitchen.

From day one you will access affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a company‑matching 401(k) and more as part of a supportive team within a national

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.

Skills

Food handling

Dietary knowledge

Time management

Job description

Encompass Health in Johnston, RI is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets and to craft meals for staff, visitors and special events. This role supports patient well-being through careful food handling and precise service in a hospital kitchen.

From day one you will access affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a company‑matching 401(k) and more as part of a supportive team within a national