Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Aide — Tray & Patient Support

Encompass Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

FSAs/HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff and guests. You will follow written/verbal orders, ensure proper food temperatures, and assemble trays to meet time constraints.

The role includes potential weekday/weekend/evening shifts, with emphasis on accurate portioning and food safety. Join a team dedicated to patient care and nourishment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a food handler's permit is preferred or mandated by state/county regulations.
• Training in therapeutic diet food preparation is preferred.
• Recent institutional cooking and special function cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
• Weekday/weekend/evening/night shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperatures for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow orders.
• Break down carts and remove scraps from patient trays.
• Assemble and deliver late patient trays, supplements, nourishment, 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 areas.
• Organize, plan, and manage time to complete assignments.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Customer service

Education

Therapeutic diet prep training

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for patients and meals for staff and guests. You will follow written/verbal orders, ensure proper food temperatures, and assemble trays to meet time constraints.

The role includes potential weekday/weekend/evening shifts, with emphasis on accurate portioning and food safety. Join a team dedicated to patient care and nourishment.