Therapeutic Diet Kitchen Assistant

Encompass Health Corporation; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) options

Flexible spending accounts

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to create meals for staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, manage food safety, and support timely service in a hospital setting.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a family-friendly schedule. Prior cooking or food service in an institutional setting is preferred, and a food handler's permit may be

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.
• 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.

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Nutrition Services Aide to assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients and to create meals for staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, manage food safety, and support timely service in a hospital setting.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and a family-friendly schedule. Prior cooking or food service in an institutional setting is preferred, and a food handler's permit may be