Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide (Patient Meals)

Encompass Health; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to prepare meals for staff and visitors. You will work as part of a team in a hospital-style setting, ensuring quality food service and patient satisfaction while following dietary guidelines.

The role involves interpreting recipes, plating meals, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet meal timing and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a food handler's permit if mandated by state/county regulations.
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follows orders/instructions.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble/deliver late patient trays, supplements and special requests.
• 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.

Skills

Food handler permit

Education

Therapeutic diets training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets for patients, and to prepare meals for staff and visitors. You will work as part of a team in a hospital-style setting, ensuring quality food service and patient satisfaction while following dietary guidelines.

The role involves interpreting recipes, plating meals, and coordinating with nursing staff to meet meal timing and patient needs.