Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide | Nutrition Services

Encompass Health Corporation; Hill-N-Dale (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff. The role supports a patient-centered kitchen environment in a hospital setting with shift options.

You will handle food preparation, adhere to recipes, and assist with menus, patient trays, and special requests while maintaining food safety and proper temperatures. This position may include weekdays, weekends, and variable hours.

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 knowledge

Ability to follow recipes

Time management

Shift flexibility

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff. The role supports a patient-centered kitchen environment in a hospital setting with shift options.

You will handle food preparation, adhere to recipes, and assist with menus, patient trays, and special requests while maintaining food safety and proper temperatures. This position may include weekdays, weekends, and variable hours.