Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide - Patient Meals & Diets

Encompass Health Corporation; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets and prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work in a hospital environment, following dietary instructions and ensuring timely meal service.

The role involves maintaining food safety, accurate portioning, and assisting patients with menus, with opportunities for professional growth and tuition reimbursement.

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 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 knowledge

Food preparation

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to support therapeutic and modified diets and prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors. You will work in a hospital environment, following dietary instructions and ensuring timely meal service.

The role involves maintaining food safety, accurate portioning, and assisting patients with menus, with opportunities for professional growth and tuition reimbursement.