Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Patient Meals

Description This; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a dedicated Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will support the nutritional care team in delivering meals that meet dietary instructions and timelines.

You will follow recipes, ensure proper food safety, and help manage trays, temps, and special requests while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen 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 follow 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 awareness

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Food handler's permit

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a dedicated Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for staff and visitors. You will support the nutritional care team in delivering meals that meet dietary instructions and timelines.

You will follow recipes, ensure proper food safety, and help manage trays, temps, and special requests while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.