Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Patient Meals & Diet Support

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company‑matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

A vibrant community of individuals

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for employees, visitors, and special functions. Join a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong benefits from day one.

We offer tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts as part of a supportive, inclusive 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.
• I nterpret 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

Therapeutic diets

Cooking

Food handler permit

Flexible schedule

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to help prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to craft meals for employees, visitors, and special functions. Join a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong benefits from day one.

We offer tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts as part of a supportive, inclusive environment.