Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Assistant

Description This; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Description This is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets, as well as meals for employees and functions. The role emphasizes food safety and requires collaboration with patients for menu selections.

Candidates should hold a food handler's permit and ideally have experience in institutional cooking. Encompass Health offers a supportive work environment with strong values on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must possess a food handler's permit if required by state or county regulations.
• Preferred training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Experience in institutional and special function cooking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper temperature for hot and cold foods.
• Interpret recipes and follow orders or instructions.
• Clean and sanitize all assigned areas.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays and nourishments as needed.

Skills

Food handler's permit

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Institutional cooking experience

Job description

Description This is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide responsible for preparing therapeutic and modified diets, as well as meals for employees and functions. The role emphasizes food safety and requires collaboration with patients for menu selections.

Candidates should hold a food handler's permit and ideally have experience in institutional cooking. Encompass Health offers a supportive work environment with strong values on diversity and inclusion.