Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Patient Care

Encompass Health Corporation; Lower Providence Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant team environment

Zusammenfassung

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to craft meals for staff, visitors, and events. You will work in a healthcare setting, contributing to patient well‑being through nutrient‑accurate meals and timely service.

The role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, ability to interpret recipes, and capacity to handle busy meal periods, including potential weekend or evening shifts.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Maintain proper temperature for 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.

Kenntnisse

Food handler permit

Therapeutic diet prep

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety guidelines

Weekdays/weekends/evenings/night work

Jobbeschreibung

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to craft meals for staff, visitors, and events. You will work in a healthcare setting, contributing to patient well‑being through nutrient‑accurate meals and timely service.

The role requires adherence to food safety guidelines, ability to interpret recipes, and capacity to handle busy meal periods, including potential weekend or evening shifts.