Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Patient & Staff Meals

Encompass Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health in Houston, Texas is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide to prepare therapeutic diets and meals for patients and staff. The role involves maintaining food safety, following recipes, and portioning meals according to dietary specifications. Ideal candidates will hold a food handler's permit and have experience in institutional cooking. This position offers a range of benefits including comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for 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.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
• Interpret written recipes and follow orders.
• Assemble patient trays to meet timetables.

Skills

Food safety guidelines

Culinary excellence

Time management

Education

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Job description

Encompass Health in Houston, Texas is seeking a Nutrition Service Aide to prepare therapeutic diets and meals for patients and staff. The role involves maintaining food safety, following recipes, and portioning meals according to dietary specifications. Ideal candidates will hold a food handler's permit and have experience in institutional cooking. This position offers a range of benefits including comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement.