Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide – Patient Meals

Encompass Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Elizabethtown, KY is looking for a Nutrition Service Aide to help prepare meals and therapeutic diets for patients. In this role, you'll maintain food safety, interpret recipes, and assist patients with their meal options. This is a chance to contribute to patient well-being in a rewarding environment.

The position offers various benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler’s permit if mandated by state regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow orders.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays as needed.
• Portion, weigh, and garnish food according to diets.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.

Skills

Food preparation for therapeutic diets

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Institutional cooking experience

Job description

Encompass Health in Elizabethtown, KY is looking for a Nutrition Service Aide to help prepare meals and therapeutic diets for patients. In this role, you'll maintain food safety, interpret recipes, and assist patients with their meal options. This is a chance to contribute to patient well-being in a rewarding environment.

The position offers various benefits, including medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.