Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Impactful Patient Nutrition

Encompass Health; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, portion and plate meals, and ensure timely delivery of trays and nourishments.

This role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, flexibility with shifts, and collaboration with dietary staff to meet patient needs. The team emphasizes empathy, quality care, and a supportive environment.

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 safety

Time management

Job description

Encompass Health in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, portion and plate meals, and ensure timely delivery of trays and nourishments.

This role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, flexibility with shifts, and collaboration with dietary staff to meet patient needs. The team emphasizes empathy, quality care, and a supportive environment.